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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…

Nora and Colton. Leo had joined in, and for the first time that evening, Nora found herself somewhat at ease. She

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deep, steady voice

being late.”

Nora’s breath hitched.

that voice..

her heart betraying her by

figure exuded quiet authority, as if he had never doubted his presence

flickered briefly over the guests, but when they settled on Nora, something unreadable flashed

lady’s birthday banquet took a sudden pause when the doors to the banquet

uncertain glances, and the old lady herself, seated at the head

pace, carrying a neatly wrapped gift box. His expression was respectful but unreadable,

he said smoothly, placing the gift on the

fell silent as everyone turned their eyes to the old lady,

remained still for a few moments, her fingers lightly

she nodded once–acknowledging his words,

she said coolly, her voice devoid of

was evident, and a few guests shifted uncomfortably

unspoken tension in the air was thick, like a weight pressing down on

Arnold’s composure did not waver. If he was hurt by the old

where he took an empty

wary glance but said nothing. Colton, however, raised an eyebrow at

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placement.

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

Colton’s

been one of Silvermoon Pack’s strongest assets,” Arnold remarked, swirling the wine in his

wondering–what’s your take on integrating more modern design elements into traditional gemstone cuts? There’s a rising market for pieces

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