After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 96

His eyes flickered toward Nora for a brief second before looking away.

Nora, who had remained quiet the entire time, still keep silent.

She didn’t acknowledge Linda’s petty exclusion, nor did she react to Arnold’s unnecessary courtesy.

She was long past expecting warmth from him.

The conversation ended quickly after that. Leo and Nora proceeded with their work, completing the necessary paperwork in a little over an hour.

When they were informed that the relevant documents wouldn’t be ready for another two days, neither was particularly surprised.

By the time late afternoon arrived, the sky outside was painted in soft hues of gold and orange.

Leo stretched his arms and turned to Nora. “Dinner? My treat,” he offered casually.

Nora shook her head. “Thanks, but I have other plans. I’m heading back to the estate.”

Leo studied her for a second before nodding. “Alright. If you change your mind, let me know.”

When Nora arrived home, she expected the ere to be as quiet as usual. What she didn’t expect was to

find Arnold there.

He was sitting in the living room, scrolling through his phone, his expression impassive.

Nora paused in the doorway, momentarily thrown off. He was here? She had assumed he would be with Linda. After all, wasn’t that where he always ran off to these days?

Suppressing the thoughts swirling in her head, she exhaled lightly before walking further inside. As she passed by the dining table, she glanced at Arnold and spoke without preamble.

something I want to talk to you

up, his dark eyes meeting hers for a brief moment

she needed

her expression neutral as she sat down, eating her meal in silence while Arnold remained

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in his

She kept her door slightly ajar, listening for any sound of

But then-

of car headlights flicking on.

to see Arnold’s car pulling out of the

from the hallway. “He left in a hurry,” she murmured. “Said it

Company business.

her chest tighten slightly.

“Or Linda’s business?*

was bitter, but she pushed

wanted to get

wasn’t sure when

work was uneventful–until Nora heard a

toward the sound, eyebrows furrowing

in, his expression dark. “Guess what?” he said

Nora blinked. “Upstairs?”

folded his arms. “I don’t like it.

her,” she said simply. “Her company isn’t on the same level as Starline Studios. The rent here isn’t cheap. If they can’t make

for a moment before smirking. “You’re a lot calmer than I expected.”

She had bigger things

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parking garage was nearly empty. The dim lighting cast long shadows along the concrete floor, and the air carried

walked toward her car, she suddenly