After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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I worked methodically, using soft brushes to carefully remove the layers of dust that had settled over the years.

Each stroke was deliberate, as if the music itself could shatter if I wasn't gentle enough.

When I came across faint or illegible notes, I used reversible ink to lightly retrace the original hand.

For sections that were too far gone, I had to rely on the surrounding patterns and my own musical deduction to fill in the gaps.

A full week passed before I finally emerged from the restoration room.

d the restored manuscript carefully in my hands, my fingers aching from days of painstaking work.

I headed to meet the person overseeing the project-Tira.

When I stepped into her office, she looked up from her paperwork, visibly surprised.

"You've already finished?" Tira asked, her tone laced with disbelief as her eyes widened.

Inodded. "Yes, it's done."

She stood and crossed the room, reaching out to inspect the manuscript.

Her expression changed from surprise to pure admiration.

"I'm impressed. This piece was in terrible condition, yet you've restored it beautifully. I can't believe you did it so quickly."

I smiled slightly, pleased by her praise. "It's what I do."

Tira glanced at the manuscript again, then back at me.

"You've done more than restore it, Elizabeth. You've revived a piece of history. I'll have to pay you double for this."

I shook my head. "It's too much."

value of this piece is immeasurable now.

called for Beta, one of her subordinates,

homesick and craving the

tall man walked into the

towering over me with broad

clothes, and his features were

in his walk caught

as imposing as Leo or

taking you back,"

up, trying to place him. He didn't seem like the friendly type, but I

merely nodded, barely acknowledging me as he

followed him outside to where the

behind, keeping their distance. Shark didn't say a word during

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on, and I couldn't shake the

that I realized we were back in

out, lighting a cigarette as he leaned

stepped out as well and turned

cold eyes flicked toward me. "You're Luna of

took me by surprise. His sudden interest made my instincts

was something dangerous about this man.

a slow drag from his

Memories of Leo's protectiveness, his constant care, and the burden of our public image

needed to maintain appearances,

reach my

snort, smoke curling from his lips. "Andrew's son? Treating his wife

deep, making me more