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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

but Nora understood that they were getting farther apart.

strode into the

he walked, his friends

was unmistakably from one of the

shimmering silver fabric clung to her frame, the intricate beadwork catching the light

beauty, amplified by her choice of attire, was

“That gown… it’s from

whispered Theard it costs

another voice chimed in. “Do you think

heart sank, t

her expression remained calm.

years of experience in public settings had trained her to mask her emotions.

of a nearby ge ched her ears, bringing a small, unexpected relief.

honest, I much prefer the lady in the champagne golden gown,” a man commented, gesturing subtly toward Nura. “There’s something rape about her. That

the balls

ballroom seemed to

unreadable until his eyes landed on Nora. For a brief moment, the noise fade, and an unspoken tension stretched between them.

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line of

one of

his presence grounding and protective. He leaned in slightly, his

she replied, though the

seemed distant to Nora as

small, everyone knew that.

have the resources to

afferd such

luxuries, let alone fund

truth: Arnold had bought

the high–end boutique, its price is like a looming mountain of gold

chest tightened briefly, though her face betrayed nothing. She’d always prided herself on her composure, and tonight was no exception. But Leo, standing beside her, wasn’t so easily fooled.