Chapter 44

1 see.” Linda said smoothly, though her tone betrayed her irritation. “Well, I wouldn’t have been able to work at such a small studio anyway

She turned on her heel and walked away, her head held high, as if dismissing the entire conversation as beneath her.

Nora’s attention shifted as she caught movement in the crowd.

Arnold stood a short distance away with his friends Cole and Charles,

Cole and Charles were openly staring at her, their surprise evident in their wide eyes and exchanged glances.

Arnold, however, was different. His expression was cold, his gaze icy and unyielding, as if she were a stranger he had never known.

For a moment, the hollroom felt smaller, the air heavier.

The look on Arnold’s face stung, but Nora squared her shoulders and held her ground.

She wouldn’t give him the satisfaction of seeing her falter.

Leo noticed her sudden stillness and followed her gaze.

“What’s wrong. Nora?” He asked quietly, his voice laced with concern.

“Nothing.” It was a terse response that had left an uneasy silence in its wake,

She had taken a long, slow sip of her drink as she settled into a chair in the corner of the lounge, hoping to let her thoughts settle down.

As she gazed into the glass. lost in her own musings, she noticed Hals approaching her.

was serious and tinged with disapproval

before speaking up in a low, questioning

entering the studio?”

each word carefully chosen as if he were trying to pinpoint a

his gaze with cool determination

done,” she replied evenly, her tone

ed was unforgivable.

words were calm yet pointed, and with each syllable, it was clear she was not willing to back down

hesitated for a

almost under his breath, “This isn’t over,” before hurrying away, leaving Nora with the heavy

busy mingling

guests, seemed oblivious to the unfolding dispute.

was absorbed by conversations and laughter, and he did not notice the quick exchange between Nora

evening at the reception, Nors found herself

had found a quiet spot away from the main crowd, and the soft murmur of other guests

by a suppet of

of well dressed guests whispering about Linda.

remarked, “Look at that Miss Linda,

pack Alpha. It’s not even

moon park, but she managed to capture the Alpha’s allection so easily. It’s quite

attended this banquet just to introduce Miss

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added,

be long before she becomes Luna, and if she marries into Silvermoon, her

her expression unreadable as the rumors filled the air

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