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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,

her hand. It’s a

hand gently,

a moment, filled with

at

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

tricks this time, Mr. Calton Nora’s talent speaks for itself. Do you recall the True Love Promise collection? The

furrowed in thought before lus eyes widened slightly. “The “True Love Promise? Of course, I remember! it was a

knowingly “It was Nota’s design. She created it when she

Colton

shifting from polite curiosity to gene admiration.

“Well, well,” he

spreading across his

must say. Fin impressed

certainly made

at the unexpected praise, but she maintained for compostate.

to me, and I’m glad

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standard of what jewelry design could be. Your work has a

of pride. I told you she was remarkable.“

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

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

midst of an animated discussion about jewelry design.

views igniting sparks that drew

and forth was spirited, almost combative, yet it was clear they

looked, to the untrained eye, like rivals locked in a heated argument, but

instincts, young lady. You remind