Chapter 33

Nora glanced at Megan, offering a perfunctory nod

“Hmm, I suppose,” she replied coolly, her tone dismissive.

She kept her eyes fixed on her notes, her hands busy arranging papers in front of her,

That face, no matter how striking, had long

g since lost its charm for her.

To Nora, it wasn’t about his looks anymore, the coldness that lay beneath his exterior had dulled any allure he might have once held.

Megan gave her a startled look, ber brows knitting together.

“Really” You’re not even a little interested?”

“Nope, Nora replied simply, flipping through her notes.

The meeting commenced soon after. While Megan found herself stealing glances at Arnold, her thoughts meandering with curiosity and admiration. Nora remained steadfastly focused.

She listened intently, occasionally jotting down notes with precision.

The discussions revolved around border patrol strategies, diplomatic relations, and an upcoming event that required coordination.

When the meeting finally concluded, Nora stood, her hands moving deftly as she gathered the materials she had prepared.

them out, the beta Cody

Makes the

she replied, sliding a neatly organized stack

staring at the blank notebook in

realized she hadn’t recorded

Nora, she peeked at her notes,

comprehensive but also filled with terms and observations Megan couldn’t immediately

stark reminder of just how demanding the role she was set to

turned to Nora, her

do it? You make

replied matter of

mastered several languages to

stared at wide

adding, “Are you sure I can handle this? You’re so capable, Nora: I feel like I’m nowhere near your

her tone firm but not unkind. “It just takes

approached. “Nura, could you make some evening primrose tea and take it to Arnold? He seems to like how you prepare it.

at the

flashed in her mind, and she shook her head.

Chapter 33

in surprise. “No? You’ve

Nora replied evenly, her tone leaving

for a moment, Cody staring at her in disbelief.

for Nora growing as she saw a woman who, despite her struggles, maintained her boundaries with strength

Nora had made the tea out of love, care,

had been her way of showing affection.

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