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Chapter 42

By the time they arrived, the ballroom was alive with the hum of conversation and the gentle clinking of glasses

The crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow over the elegantly dressed crowd, creating a shimmering spectacle of light and shadow.

As Nora and Leo stepped through the grand double doors, heads turned almost instantly.

Nora’s appearance was nothing short of captivating

Her gown, a deep champagne golden that complimented her striking features, swept gracefully along the polished floor.

The subtle sparkle of her earrings caught the light, drawing attention to her poised expression.

Len, in his tailored midnight–black suit, exuded a quiet authority that made him the perfect counterpart to Nora’s elegance

“Mr. Leo. Ms. Nara the host exclaimed, moving quickly to greet them. His smile was broad and genuine, his voice carrying over the murmurs of the crowd. “What a pleasure to have you both here tonight.”

“The pleasure is ears” Leo replied smoothly, shaking the host’s hand. Nora offered a warm smile, her voice calm and measured as she added. “The arrangements are beautiful. It’s a lovely gathering”

As they exchanged pleasantries, Nora couldn’t ignore the growing ripple of whispers among the guests.

Eyes darted toward the entrance, and a wave of surprise spread through the room.

Curious, she and Leo turned their heads to see what had drawn such a reaction.

The doors creaked open, and a sudden tension swept over the atmosphere.

Beside her, Lena, her wolf stiffened, her voice a hurried whisper. “It’s him. He’s here.”

Nora muttered “Who?, though she already suspected the answer.

“Arnold.” Lena murmured, a hint of excitement and complexity in her tone.

The band between their ma

drawn to each other, but Nora understood that they were getting

strode into the room with practiced ease.

commanding presence drew attention as he walked, his friends trailing

gown that was unmistakably from one of the most

clung to her frame, the intricate

amplified by her choice of

gown… it’s from “Élode Haute Couture“, isnt it?” year’s salary“”

whispered Theard it costs more than

must be someone important,” another voice chimed in. “Do you think she’s Arnold’s date? Maybe

heart sank, t

expression

experience in public settings had trained her to mask

ched her ears, bringing a

golden gown,” a man commented, gesturing subtly toward Nura. “There’s

in the

ballroom seemed to

swept across the room, his expression unreadable until his eyes landed on Nora. For a brief moment, the noise fade, and

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followed his line of sight, her expression shifting su

to one of

to Nora, his presence grounding and protective. He leaned in slightly, his voice low and calm. “Are

replied, though the flutter of unease in her chest betrayed

of the ballroom seemed distant

small,

the resources to

afferd such

alone fund Linda’s opulent

hard to piece together the truth:

like a looming mountain of gold

though her face betrayed nothing. She’d always prided herself on her composure, and