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.

her a playful grin as he extended a

exaggerated politeness, his tone light

her head

gentleman thing, aren’t you?” she teased,

you deserve to be

appreciating his charm and

her feet touched the ground, something

her heart skipping a bear as she spotted Arnold and Charles standing not too far

had noticed

a brief second, it felt like time

quickly recovered, her expression

away, pretending not to see

onto Leo arm,

up on her cue immediately

his arm to her more firmly Lets go inside Dinner’s waiting,” he said smoothly.

her focus on walking past Arnold

fluttered a bit asher chest, but

a week since she had left, and she was determined to

wasn’t going to let old patterns datate her actions anymor

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Chapter 50

they walked into the restaurant. Charles voice rang out behind them, Imul enough

wife he asked incredulously, his tone mocking. Didn’t she used to rush over to greet you from a distance whenever she saw you

didn’t answer right

gaze locked on Nora’s back as she

stung, but he wasn’t sure

prodded, his voice full of mischief. “Are you going to let her walk away like

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