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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?

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

hand. It’s a pleasure to meet you,

hand gently, has sharp eyes

lingered for a

somewhere before… You’re saying she’s a genius at jewelry design?” he mused,

away in a studio.

speaks for itself. Do you recall the True Love Promise collection?

remember! it was a masterpiece delicate yet powerful Tassumed at was the work of an established designer with decades of experience.”

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

revelation left Colton momentarily speechless

shifting from polite curiosity to gene

“Well, well,” he

across

say. Fin

certainly made an unpression, my dear.”

slightly at the unexpected praise, but

Colton. That collections 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

chimed in his voice full of pride. I told

chuckled, nodding in agreement. “You were right, Leo. Nara, if you ever need guidance,

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

midst of an animated

their contrasting views igniting

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

like rivals locked in a heated argument, but there

instincts, young lady. You remind me of myself