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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?

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

extending her hand. It’s a

Colton took her hand gently, has

a moment, filled with curiosity.

at jewelry design?” he mused, glancing at Leo before returning his attention to

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

has head. “No tricks this time, Mr. Calton Nora’s talent speaks for itself. Do you recall the True Love Promise

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

She created it when she was barely

revelation left Colton momentarily speechless

shifting

“Well, well,” he

across

say. Fin

so young You’ve certainly made an unpression,

the unexpected

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

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

pride. I told you she

Leo. Nara, if you ever need guidance, or

words. “That’s very kind of you, Mr. Colton. I appreciate the offer and would be honored to learn

midst of an animated discussion about

contrasting views igniting sparks that drew curious

almost combative, yet it was

the untrained eye, like rivals locked in a heated argument, but there was mutual respect beneath their

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