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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

irresistibly drawn to each other, but Nora

into the room with

drew attention as he

a gown that was unmistakably from one of the most exclusive boutiques in the region.

frame, the intricate beadwork catching the light with every step.

her choice of attire,

remarks. “That gown… it’s from “Élode Haute Couture“,

it costs more

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

heart sank,

expression

had trained

ge ched her

the champagne golden gown,” a man commented, gesturing subtly toward Nura. “There’s something rape about her.

in the balls

ballroom seemed to

room, his expression unreadable until his eyes landed on Nora. For a brief moment,

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line of sight, her expression

one

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

“Tim fine,” she replied, though the flutter of unease in her chest

the ballroom seemed distant to Nora as her thoughts drifted.

was small, everyone knew that.

didn’t have the resources

afferd such

let alone fund Linda’s opulent lifestyle.

wasn’t hard to piece together the truth: Arnold had

its price is like a looming mountain

tightened briefly, though her face betrayed nothing. She’d always prided herself on her composure, and tonight was no exception.