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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

It’s a

took her hand gently, has sharp eyes

a moment, filled

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

young–and far too beautiful to be hadden away in a studio. Are you sure this isn’t another

head. “No tricks this time, Mr. Calton Nora’s talent speaks for itself. Do you recall the True Love Promise collection? The ane that caused such a stir a

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

smiled knowingly “It was Nota’s design. She created it when she was barely an adult

left Colton

turned to Nora, hun expression shifting from polite curiosity to gene admiration.

“Well, well,” he

across

Fin

You’ve certainly

unexpected praise,

very personal to me, and I’m glad ir resonated with others.”

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

his voice full of pride. I told you she

guidance, or someone to bounce

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

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

rose and fell in lively debate, their contrasting views igniting sparks that drew curious glances from the nearby

spirited, almost combative, yet it was clear

eye, like rivals locked in a heated

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