Chapter 41

Chapter 41

Nora’s

cheeks flushed slightly, but she smiled back.

Thank you, Leo. You’re too kind.” She grabbed her clutch and stepped out, locking the door behind her.

As they walked to the car, Nora spoke casually.

“By the way, I’ve decided I can start working at the company tomorrow, I think I’m ready to get back into the swing of things.”

Leo’s face lit up. That’s great news! Everyone’s going to be thrilled to have you there. Oh, and speaking of tomorrow, there’s a new hire joining the Team as well. You’ll be starting on the same day.”

“Really?” Nora asked, her curiosity piqued. “Who’s the new person?”

Leo’s eyes gleamed as he explained.

“She’s a design gens. Her sense of color and space is unmatched, and she’s incredibly talented. She’s going to be a real asset to the team.”

Nora’s expre

s expression shifted slightly. “What’s her name?”

“Linda” Leo replied, glancing at her.

The name hit Nora like a jolt. She froze for a moment, her hand tightening around her clutch. Linda?” she repeated, her voice quieter.

“Yes,” Leo said, noticing her reaction. Do you know her?”

“If it’s the same Linda that I am imagining.. then that Linda is well,

in shock “What?”

“She’s the

company

said, her voice steady but tinged with bitterness.

a hand through his hair, processing

no idea. I mean, I knew a bit about your family situation,

tightened. I don’t want her there, Leo. Not after everything she’s done. I can’t work with her.”

expression grew serious as he absorbed Nora’s concerns.

at the company, I’ll make sure this matter is handled. I’ll talk to the board if

blinked in surprise, her voice

Thank

a genus in the design world, and losing her might not be

unwavering. “A genus is only valuable when they bring something worthwhile to

raised an eyebrow, caught off guard by his sinceraty.

it if I didn’t,”

company’s reputation with your vision and creativity. It’s your

like Linda in a small price to pay

you and your peace of

tighten with gratitude. “I don’t even know what to say. You’ve always been supportive, Leo, but this this means

Nora,” Leo said simply

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Nora’s mind. Tinda joining the company feels strange to me. Our policies and standards she’d choose us over other opportunities. It’s not exactly a match for someone with her… freedom of style

thoughtfully. You think

1 can’t ride it out. But as far as I know, she doesn’t have any way of knowing that I’m connected s unlikely she’s targeting me

Leo asked, his brow furrowed

me.” Nora mused. “But something else

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