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

golden hue

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

before reaching out, her fingers brushing

she touched the lid, a faint yet invigorating scent drifted into the air–a fusion of aged oak, delicate herbs, and a subtle trace of

that spoke of time, of

carefully lifted the lid, and her

watched her reaction

warmth, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly as if pleased with himself for

said, gesturing toward the pot, “is a full–moon

the tribe.” His voice carried a note of pride, but there was something else beneath

had read about such a wine before, but she never

person.

the gift. “This is far too precious. I can’t accept it.”

his head slightly, his expression unreadable for a moment before he chuckled softly, “You’re already holding it,” he pointed

can’t just take this for free,” she said, shaking her head.

for your grandmother. My grandfather loved collecting, and he had this stored away for years. He

torn between gratitude

to receiving something so valuable without offering something in

but there was none,

for hint of amusement at her

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at least pay you for it,” she said, her tone resolute.

frowned slightly. “That’s unnecessary.”

countered, just as

in an unspoken battle of wills. Finally, after a long pause,

surprised.

said simply. “You buy dinner, and we’ll

soft laugh. The tension in her chest loosened,

she said, nodding.