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 help her out.

you, madam,” he said with exaggerated politeness, his tone

laughed, shaking her head at his

getting into this gentleman thing, aren’t you?” she teased, her voice

be treated like one.” he said,

smiled warmly at him, appreciating his charm and

her feet touched the ground, something caught

moment, her heart skipping a bear as she spotted Arnold and Charles standing not

had noticed her

hers, and for a brief second, it felt

recovered, her expression unreadable.

bei gaze away, pretending not to see

missing a beat the lowered her hand onto Leo arm, subtly signaling him to keep

the professional, picked up on her cue

offered his arm to her more firmly Lets go

her focus on walking

fluttered a bit asher chest, but she knew she had

had been a week since she had left, and she was determined to hold ber ground.

wasn’t going to let old patterns datate her

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Chapter 50

walked into the restaurant. Charles voice rang out behind

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

didn’t answer

Nora’s back as

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

away like that?

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