Chapter 50

Nora chuckled, tapping out a reply. I didn’t do anything that impressive. But sure, I could use some food.”

When she came downstairs, she saw Leo leaning against his limo, greeting her with a big smile.

You convinced everyone here today,” he said, his tone sincere. You’ve earned their respect. I didn’t expect it so quickly.”

Nora took a seat in the car, feeling a mix of pride and humility.

It wasn’t just me. Everyone here made me feel welcome. I just did my job.

It’s more than that

at. You’ve shown them what you’re capable of, and that’s something that’ll take you far here.”

Leo shook his head, amused. “It’s mo

Nora appreciated Leo’s words but still had reservations about being singled out

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want anyone to think I’m trying to climb the ladder too quickly. I’d rather start from the ground up, gain everyone’s trust.”

Leo nodded thoughtfully. “That’s a smart approach. You’ve got a good head on your shoulders. You’ll far.”

Nora smiled modestly and didn’t say anything. They soon arrived at the restaurant where they had made reservations.

Nora stepped out of the lamp, the a

cool evening air greeting her as she straightened her dress.

Lea, ever the gentleman, was quick to open the door for her.

flashed her a playful grin as he extended a hand to

he said with exaggerated politeness, his tone

shaking her head at

thing, aren’t you?”

“Well you deserve to be treated like one.”

warmly at him, appreciating his charm and

feet touched the ground, something

a bear as she spotted Arnold and Charles

had noticed her

eyes met hers, and for a brief second, it felt like time stood

Nora quickly recovered, her expression unreadable.

away, pretending not to see them.

onto Leo arm, subtly signaling him to keep walking

up on her cue immediately

smiled and offered his arm to her more firmly Lets

respond, keeping her focus on walking past Arnold and Charles.

a bit asher chest, but she

left, and she was determined to hold ber ground.

wasn’t going to let old patterns datate her actions

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Chapter 50

restaurant. Charles voice rang out behind them, Imul enough to

asked incredulously, his tone mocking. Didn’t she used to rush over to greet

didn’t answer

on Nora’s back as she entered the restaurant.

comment stung, but he wasn’t sure how to respond.

“Are you going to let her walk away like that? Maybe she’s just playing hard to

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