After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

Chapter 167 Chapter

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Leo Was embarrassed, yes, but there was something else something warmer.

He knew, deep down, that despite everything, he still held a place in my heart. His posture shifted, a mix of remorse and satisfaction settling on his face as he realized that he was not without the slightest chance with me. Tira's eyes, meanwhile, were filled with something entirely different.

She looked at me with a depth of sympathy that I hadn't expected, and for reasons I couldn't fully explain, I felt a strange connection to her.

throat tightened as if I wanted to cry too, the sensation of being inexplicably close to this woman overwhelming me.

You played beautifully," she praised softly, her words heavy with sincerity, "Your skill is remarkable. You must have had a great teacher."

I nodded, smiling faintly. "My father is Orlando Martin. Ile's taught me a lot."

The moment Orlando's name left my lips, Tira's demeanor shifted.

Her smile wavered, and something unreadable crossed her face.

The warmth in her eyes dulled slightly, replaced by a complicated expression I couldn't quite decipher.

She held her silence for a moment, then reached out a hand toward BETA Freya, who quickly handed her a small cheque book.

Without a word, Tira picked up a pen and scribbled something on the cheque.

She signed it with a flourish, tore it from the book, and handed it to me with a calm smile. "Here's a little gig fee. Please, take it."

cheque, murmuring

when I glanced at the amount written

million dollars-for

did you write the wrong amount?" I stammered, trying to make

out a gentle laugh, her expression softening once

At your age, to achieve what you have... you will

but there was a heaviness in her words, as if she knew more than she was

Freya, the beta received a phone call and leaned

rose to her cheeks,

But it was a pleasure meeting

our goodbyes, and Leo and I left

we stepped into the corridor, the entire encounter felt

Leo, half in disbelief. "Pinch me, let me see

a corner. Without warning, he leaned down and bit my lip-not gently, but

laughed lightly and gave him

a

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the two of us walked side by side as the

and a tall figure stepped out, the brim

as we entered the lift, but something about him felt...

glanced back, but the man had already disappeared down

noticed my hesitation.

shook my head, pushing the thought away.