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.”

slowly, fingers hovering

late afternoon sun streamed through the window, casting a warm, golden hue across the wooden table where the ornate

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box itself was crafted with exquisite detail–its dark mahogany surface gleamed under the light, intricate carvings of swirling clouds

out, her fingers brushing against the smooth surface.

drifted into the air–a fusion of aged oak, delicate herbs, and a

time,

lid, and her

her, watched her reaction with

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

toward the pot, “is a full–moon herbal

the night of the full moon, using the rarest ingredients gathered from the mountains, and prepared by the most skilled winemaker in the

wine before, but she never expected to

person.

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

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

said, shaking her head.

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 need to

torn between gratitude

something so valuable without offering

hint of insincerity, but there

amusement at her internal struggle.

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me at least pay you for it,” she said,

slightly. “That’s

she countered, just as

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

blinked, surprised. Then

buy dinner, and we’ll call

opened the box, Nora let out a soft laugh. The tension

she said,