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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…

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

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steady voice cut through the

for being

Nora’s breath hitched.

knew that voice..

heart betraying her by skipping a beat.

before her, composed as ever. His tall, lean figure exuded quiet authority, as if he had never doubted his presence here.

guests, but when they settled on Nora, something unreadable flashed within them.

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

herself, seated at

composed, almost deliberate pace, carrying a neatly wrapped

smoothly, placing the gift on the

their eyes to the old lady, waiting for

fingers lightly grazing the edge of her

without even opening the present, she nodded once–acknowledging his

her

lack of enthusiasm was evident, and a few guests shifted uncomfortably

thick, like a weight pressing down on the gathering.

he was hurt by the old

the dinner table, where he took an empty

wary glance but said nothing. Colton,

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placement.

steered the conversation

Colton’s attention.

Pack’s strongest assets,” Arnold

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

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