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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?

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

offered a polite nod, extending her hand. It’s a

hand gently,

gaze lingered for a moment,

feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before… You’re saying she’s a genius at jewelry design?” he mused, glancing at Leo before returning his attention to Nora.

beautiful to be hadden away in a studio. Are you sure this isn’t another one of Leo’s

you recall the

thought before lus eyes widened slightly. “The “True Love Promise? Of course, I remember! it was a masterpiece delicate yet powerful Tassumed at was the work of

Nota’s design. She created

revelation left Colton momentarily

expression shifting from polite curiosity

“Well, well,” he

smile spreading across his

say. Fin impressed Talent like

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

at the unexpected praise, but she maintained for

very personal to me,

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elevated the standard of what jewelry design could be. Your work has a depth that’s hard to find

his voice full of pride. I told you she was remarkable.“

you ever need guidance, or someone

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

Mr. Colton were in the midst of an animated discussion about

fell in lively debate, their contrasting views igniting sparks that drew

forth was spirited, almost combative, yet it was clear they both enjoyed the exchange.

like rivals locked in a heated argument, but there

You remind me of myself though I don’t know