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.

picked up the phone yet again. “Hello, Starline Studio-”

could finish, another line rang.

were

ringing phones barely paused between calls.

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and forth, answering inquiries, arranging meetings, and managing the overwhelming influx of

yet the industry

alike were eager to get involved, turning the office into a battlefield of

her desk, flipping through fabric samples while Leo stood beside her, reviewing the initial

rang. Without looking up, Leo gestured at it. “Can you

her

for a second, as if caught off guard. Then, a

“Nora?”

Her fingers tightened slightly around the

The name alone stirred up memories–some sharp,

up.” His voice was smooth, professional, but there was something in his tone that

her voice steady

his throat. “I’m calling to discuss

the phone was

His voice, however, carried an edge of cool detachment.

of silence before Cole let out a light chuckle. “I see. Well, I was hoping to explore ant investment opportunity with your new

but distant. “We appreciate the

for business,” Cole explained. “I thought we

is full. If I find the time, I’ll

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