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Linda froze and pursed her lips.

She took a slow breath, regaining her composure. A forced smile appeared on her lips. “Is that so? I suppose it must be Leo’s doing,” she murmured, trying to sound indifferent.

But deep down, she couldn’t shake the bitterness.

Tonight was supposed to be her night. She had planned everything so carefully, ensured that her event would be the highlight.

Yet, in the end, the person she wanted to impress the most hadn’t even bothered to show up.

And worse–Colton, a man of importance, had chosen Nora’s side.

As she raised her glass to her lips, her mind was already working, calculating her next move.

This wasn’t over.

Linda’s expression stiffened, her fingers tightening subtly around the delicate stem of her wine glass.

She forced herself to exhale slowly, willing her frustration to dissipate. “It doesn’t matter,” she told herself. Even if Colton had chosen to show up at Nora’s event, it wouldn’t change the inevitable.

Nora lacked the charm and ability to hold his interest for long. She was simply an insignificant distraction.

Still… something gnawed at her.

Where was Arnold?

For a brief moment, she entertained the possibility that he, too, had gone to Nora’s side.

The idea made her stomach tighten, but she quickly dismissed it.

No, Arnold was practical, indifferent to sentiment. There was no reason for him to waste his time on Nora’s banquet.

And yet…

in, and for the first time that evening, Nora found herself somewhat at ease. She still felt wary of Colton’s presence, but at least the atmosphere wasn’t as tense

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deep, steady voice cut through

for being

Nora’s breath hitched.

knew that voice..

turned, her heart betraying her by skipping a

ever. His tall, lean figure exuded quiet

the guests, but when they settled

sudden pause when the doors to the banquet hall swung open. Arnold stepped in, his presence effortlessly commanding attention.

the old lady herself, seated at the head

with a composed, almost deliberate pace, carrying a neatly wrapped gift box. His expression was

gift on the table before her. “Happy birthday.”

silent as everyone turned their eyes to the old lady, waiting for her

a few moments, her fingers

nodded

her voice devoid of warmth.

lack of enthusiasm was evident, and a few guests

like a weight pressing down on the

did not waver. If he was hurt by the old lady’s indifference,

his head and turned toward the dinner table, where he took

cast him a wary glance but said nothing. Colton, however, raised an eyebrow at the unexpected

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placement.

the meal continued, Arnold effortlessly steered the conversation toward design–a subject th

Colton’s attention.

industry has always been one of Silvermoon Pack’s strongest assets,” Arnold remarked,

modern design elements into traditional gemstone cuts? There’s a rising market for pieces that blend classic craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics.”

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