After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 79

With a sigh, Nora turned down the hallway, passing glass–walled offices where conversations hummed in the background.

The walls were lined with framed posters, each one a reminder of past productions and successes.

A group of Interns huddled near the editing room, whispering excitedly over a storyboard.

Just as she neared her office, a familiar voice called out.

“Nora 1 Just the woman I was looking for!”

She turned to see Leo approaching with his usual energy. He was dressed in his signature half–polished, half–casual style–his white shirt slightly unbuttoned, sleeves rolled up, tie hanging loosely around his neck. His grin was as infuriatingly smug as ever.

“What did I do this time?” Nora asked, crossing her arms.

Leo placed a hand over his chest. “Why do you always assume the worst of me?”

“Experience.”

He laughed but then gestured toward his office. “Come on. I have something for

Nora narrowed her eyes. “If this is another prank-”

“No pranks. Just a surprise.”

you.”

With cautious curiosity, she followed him inside. As soon as she stepped in, her eyes landed on a neatly wrapped gift box sitting on his desk.

She stopped.

“What is this?” she asked, wary.

Leo smirked, leaning against the desk. “Guess.”

glanced at him, then back at the box. She stepped forward slowly, fingers hovering over the ribbon. Then, taking a breath, she

streamed through the window, casting a warm, golden hue across the wooden table

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the light, intricate carvings of swirling clouds and mythical beasts adorning

before reaching out, her fingers

scent drifted into the air–a fusion of aged

spoke of time, of patience, of craftsmanship honed over generations.

lid, and her

her, watched her reaction with a small, satisfied smile.

gaze held a quiet warmth, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly as if pleased with

the pot, “is

of the full moon, using the rarest ingredients gathered from the mountains, and prepared by the most skilled winemaker in the tribe.” His voice carried a note of pride, but there was something else beneath it–a desire to see her truly appreciate what he had

read about such a wine before, but she never expected to

person.

the significance of the gift. “This

tilted his head slightly, his expression unreadable for a moment before he chuckled softly,

take this for free,” she said, shaking her head.

My grandfather loved collecting, and he had this stored away for years. He would be happy knowing it’s being given to someone who truly values it.” His voice softened slightly. “Besides, it’s a gift. No

her lip, torn

to receiving something so valuable without

there was none, Just quiet sincerity

hint of amusement at her

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you for it,” she said, her tone resolute.

frowned slightly.

she countered, just as

an unspoken battle of wills. Finally, after a long pause, Leo exhaled through his nose and gave in with a

blinked, surprised.

“You buy dinner, and we’ll call it

since she opened the box, Nora let out a soft laugh. The tension in her chest

said,