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Chapter 43

Chapter 43

Nora stood at the edge of the ballroom, the soft murmur o of conversation and the tinkling of glasses fading into the background.

She gazed out over the gathered guests, her expression serene, though her thoughts flitted like autumn leaves.

Arnold’s presence, once a weight on her heart, no longer held the power is used to. She had already begun to let go.

Leo, standing beside her, observed her with quiet admiration.

Nora appeared gentle and soft, but beneath that exterior lay a thoughtful, resilient spirit.

Her ability to mask her emotions so gracefully was something he respected deeply.

Sensing the moment, he raised his glass to her.

“To now beginnings,” he said warmly, his deep voice carrying a note of encouragement.

Nora turned to him, a genuine smile tugging at her lips. She lifted her own glass, the sparkling water catching the light like diamonds.

To new beginnings, she echoed softly, clinking her glass against his

As they sipped their drinks, a distinguished middle–aged man approached them.

His presence commanded respect without needing to announce itself. His tailored navy suit spoke of timeless sophistication, and his hair, combed back neatly, gleamed under the chandelier lights

Leo straightened, his face lighting up with recognition. “Mr. Colton! What an honor to see you here.”

“Leo,” the man was elegant, his voice filled with a sense of coldness and majesty. “When you said you wanted to surprise me, did you want to introduce me to this lady next to you?

gestured toward Nora, his tone full of pride as he introduced her. “This is Nora, a true artist and a genius in

a polite nod, extending her hand. It’s a pleasure to meet

her hand gently, has sharp eyes assessing her,

lingered for a moment, filled with curiosity.

feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before… You’re saying she’s a genius at jewelry design?” he mused,

quite young–and far too beautiful to be hadden away in a studio. Are you sure this isn’t another one of Leo’s

you recall the True Love Promise

“The “True Love Promise? Of course, I remember! it was a masterpiece delicate yet powerful Tassumed at was the work of

She created it when she was barely an

Colton momentarily speechless

expression shifting from

“Well, well,” he

across his

Fin impressed Talent

certainly made an

cheeks flushed slightly at the unexpected praise, but she maintained for compostate.

was very personal to me, and I’m glad ir resonated

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more than resonate, Colton replied, his tone earnest. “It elevated the standard of what jewelry design could be. Your work has

pride. I told you she was

right, Leo. Nara, if you ever need guidance, or someone to bounce ideas

smile deepened, her confidence holstered by his words. “That’s very kind of you, Mr. Colton.

Colton were in the midst of an animated discussion about jewelry

rose and fell in lively debate, their contrasting views igniting

forth was spirited, almost combative, yet it

in a heated argument, but there was mutual

finally said with a chuckle, shaking his head. “You’ve got sharp instincts, young lady. You remind me of myself though