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Chapter 103

Charles’s eyes widened slightly. “She really went through with it?”

Vincent nodded. “No hesitation.”

Arnold picked up the envelope, his fingers brushing over the smooth paper. He opened it and skimmed through the contents, his expression unreadable.

He had expected this. He had known it was coming.

And yet, as he read over her signature at the bottom, something about it felt strangely final.

He closed the folder and set it down.

“There’s more property and shares involved than I expected,” Arnold said evenly. “It’ll take time to process everything.”

Vincent shrugged. “That’s your part to handle. Let me know when it’s done.”

Charles, who had been silently observing, shook his head in disbelief. “I really thought she’d hold out longer.”

Vincent exhaled. “No. She’s already let go.”

Arnold said nothing. He leaned back in his chair, staring at the papers for a long moment before finally moving them to the side.

There was work to do.

Meanwhile, across the city, at Starline Studio, the office phone was ringing non–stop.

Employees rushed back and forth, trying to keep up with the flood of calls.

groaned as she picked up the phone yet again. “Hello,

she could finish, another line

were practically

ringing phones barely paused between

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Starline Studio scurried back and forth, answering inquiries, arranging meetings, and managing the overwhelming influx of interest in studio’s latest project.

early stages, yet the industry had already caught wind

designers, and businessmen alike were eager to get involved, turning the

fabric samples while Leo stood beside her, reviewing the initial

phone rang. Without looking up, Leo gestured at

to her ear. “Star Studio, this is

end hesitated for a second, as if caught off guard. Then, a familiar tone came through.

“Nora?”

fingers tightened slightly around the

a moment, neither of them spoke. The name

expecting you to pick up.” His voice was smooth, professional, but there was something in his tone that suggested mild

1,” Nora admitted, her voice steady despite the surprise.

“I’m calling to

Nora was about to respond, the phone was

however, carried an edge of

let out a light chuckle. “I see. Well, I

leaned against the desk, his tone polite but distant. “We appreciate the interest. What exactly are you proposing?”

in town for business,” Cole explained. “I thought

didn’t hesitate. Unfortunately, my schedule is full. If I