After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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And for the first time that night, Nora felt a real smile tug at her lips.

Despite the fact that many guests had left early to attend Linda’s reception, the old lady remained composed.

She stood at the center of the banquet hall, her calm presence commanding respect.

With a gentle smile, she finished her speech, expressing her gratitude to those who stayed.

Instead of showing disappointment, she chose to act with grace and dignity.

“I understand that people have obligations, and sometimes, plans overlap,” she said in a warm, reassuring voice. “But for those of you who stayed, I truly appreciate your presence. Family and true friends are the ones who remain, and that is what matters the most.”

Her words, though spoken kindly, carried an undeniable weight. There was wisdom in her tone, a quiet. strength that made those around her reflect.

Some guests lowered their heads in embarrassment, while others nodded in admiration.

Even Nora, who had been feeling disheartened, found comfort in her grandmother’s resilience.

Meanwhile, Leo leaned over to Alexander and spoke in a low voice, “We’ll wait a little while before we officially start the banquet. There’s another important guest coming.”

Alexander raised an eyebrow, immediately sensing that Leo knew something he didn’t. But he trusted Leo’s instincts and simply nodded. “Alright. We’ll wait a little longer.”

A few moments later, the grand doors of the banquet hall swung open, and the air shifted. Colton had arrived.

His presence immediately drew attention.

Guests who had been murmuring amongst themselves fell silent.

had been indifferent to the evening

carried weight, and his reputation as a sharp businessman and

figure preceded

She had not expected him to show up. Leo, however, simply

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old lady and bowed his head slightly

respect.

steady, carried a

handed her an elegantly wrapped

of rare jade hairpins, crafted with

examined them, her fingers

voice touched with appreciation. “You have good taste, Colton.”

would match your elegance,”

cold and distant, his treatment of

with his gesture, nodding approvingly

and Leo took the opportunity

with ease, but Nora, though polite, couldn’t shake

you to come,”

persuasive,” he said simply. “Besides,

wouldn’t refuse an invitation from someone as important as the old lady.”

happy to attend parties held by her loved ones,” he said. “As long as her talent isn’t buried, I’ll find a way to help. her

momentarily taken aback by his

the type to give praise easily, and she could sense that his

old lady, upon hearing this, looked at Nora with