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.”

back at the box. She stepped forward slowly, fingers hovering over the ribbon. Then,

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

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dark mahogany surface gleamed under the light, intricate carvings of swirling clouds

hesitated for a moment before reaching out,

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

was an aroma that spoke of time, of patience, of

lid, and

reaction with a

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

toward the pot, “is a

brewed on the night 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

widened. She had read about such a wine before, but she never expected to see one in

person.

the significance of the gift.

for a moment before he chuckled softly, “You’re already holding it,” he pointed out, teasingly.

just take this for free,” she said, shaking her

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 given to someone who truly values it.”

bit her lip, torn

used to receiving something so valuable without offering something in return.

Leo’s any hint of insincerity, but there was none, Just quiet

hint of amusement at

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pay you for it,”

slightly.

countered,

a long pause, Leo

surprised. Then what?”

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

first time since she opened the box, Nora let out a soft laugh.

she said,