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.”

fingers hovering over the ribbon. Then, taking a breath, she reached for it.

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

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

reaching out, her

she touched the lid, a faint yet invigorating scent drifted into the air–a fusion

aroma that spoke of time, of patience, of craftsmanship

lid,

watched her reaction with a small, satisfied smile.

sharp yet gentle gaze held a quiet warmth, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly as if

pot,

skilled winemaker in the tribe.” His voice carried a note of pride, but there was something else beneath it–a desire to see

widened. She had read about such a wine before,

person.

she murmured, still processing the significance of the gift. “This is far too precious.

a moment before he chuckled softly, “You’re

said, shaking her

casual but firm. “Why not? I know you’ve been looking for a gift for your grandmother. My grandfather loved collecting, and he had this stored away for years. He would be happy knowing it’s being

lip, torn between gratitude

receiving something so

but there was none, Just quiet sincerity and a

of amusement at her internal

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let me at least pay you for it,” she said, her tone

slightly. “That’s unnecessary.”

countered, just as stubborn.

battle of wills. Finally, after a long pause, Leo exhaled through

surprised. Then what?”

said simply. “You buy dinner,

let out a soft laugh. The tension in her chest loosened,

she said, nodding.