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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?

pride as he introduced her. “This is Nora, a true artist and a genius in jewelry

her hand. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Colton”

her hand gently, has sharp eyes

a moment, filled

somewhere before… You’re saying she’s a genius at jewelry design?” he mused, glancing at Leo before returning his attention to

but you’re quite young–and far too beautiful to be hadden away in a studio. Are you sure this

Do you recall the True Love Promise collection? The ane that caused such a

“The “True Love Promise? Of course, I remember! it was a masterpiece delicate yet

She created it when she was

revelation left Colton

hun expression shifting from polite curiosity to

“Well, well,” he

across his

Fin impressed

sorroise so young You’ve certainly made an unpression, my dear.”

the unexpected praise, but she maintained

you, Mr. Colton. That collections was very personal to me, and I’m glad ir resonated with others.”

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Chapter 43

“It elevated the standard of what jewelry design could

in his voice full of pride. I

in agreement. “You were right, Leo. Nara, if you ever need guidance, or someone to bounce ideas off. I would be more than happy to

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

and Mr. Colton were in the midst

their contrasting views igniting sparks that

forth was spirited, almost combative, yet it was

in a heated argument, but there was mutual respect beneath their words.

a chuckle, shaking his head. “You’ve got sharp instincts, young lady. You remind me of myself though I don’t