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.

she picked up the phone

could finish, another line

were practically

phones barely paused between

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at Starline Studio scurried back and forth, answering inquiries, arranging meetings,

early stages, yet

eager to get involved, turning the office into a battlefield of negotiations.

sat at her desk, flipping through fabric samples while Leo stood beside her, reviewing the initial brand strategy. Despite the surrounding chaos, they both

up, Leo gestured at it. “Can

her ear. “Star Studio, this

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

“Nora?”

froze. Her fingers tightened slightly around

The name

the other end, recovered first. “I wasn’t expecting you to pick up.” His voice was smooth, professional, but there was something in

Nora admitted, her voice steady despite

his throat. “I’m calling to

the phone was abruptly pulled from

took the receiver, his expression impassive. His voice, however, carried an edge of

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

distant. “We appreciate the interest. What exactly are

“I thought we could meet for dinner

hesitate. Unfortunately, my schedule is full. If I find

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