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.”

stepped forward slowly, fingers

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

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detail–its dark mahogany surface gleamed under the light, intricate carvings

for a moment before reaching out, her fingers brushing against the smooth surface.

faint yet invigorating scent drifted into the air–a fusion of

spoke of time, of

carefully lifted the lid, and her breath hitched.

her, watched her reaction with

gentle gaze held a quiet warmth, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly as if pleased with himself for finding the perfect

pot, “is a full–moon

winemaker in the tribe.” His voice carried

about such a wine before, but she never expected

person.

the significance of the gift. “This is far too

moment before he chuckled

for free,” she said, shaking

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

bit her lip, torn between gratitude and

so valuable without

there was none, Just quiet sincerity and

of amusement at her

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for it,” she said, her tone

slightly. “That’s

I insist,” she countered, just

moment–locked in an unspoken battle of wills. Finally, after a long pause, Leo exhaled through his

blinked, surprised.

simply. “You buy dinner, and we’ll call it even.”

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

said, nodding.