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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…

between Nora and Colton. Leo had joined 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 as before.

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deep, steady voice cut through the

being late.”

Nora’s breath hitched.

knew that

turned, her heart betraying

ever. His tall, lean figure exuded quiet authority, as if he had never doubted his

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

sudden pause when the doors to the banquet hall

and the old lady herself, seated

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

on the

silent as everyone turned their eyes to the

moments, her fingers lightly grazing the edge of her teacup.

present, she nodded once–acknowledging his words, but offering nothing more.

she said coolly, her voice devoid of warmth.

was evident, and a few guests

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

Arnold’s composure did not waver. If he was hurt by the old lady’s indifference, he gave no

simply inclined his head and turned toward the dinner table, where he took an empty seat between Colton and Nora–disrupting the usual seating arrangement.

cast him a wary glance but said nothing. Colton,

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placement.

the meal continued, Arnold effortlessly steered

caught Colton’s

Pack’s strongest assets,” Arnold remarked, swirling the wine

modern design elements into traditional gemstone cuts? There’s a