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.

as she picked up the phone yet

she could finish, another

phones were

barely

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scurried back and forth, answering inquiries, arranging meetings, and managing the overwhelming influx of interest in studio’s

stages, yet the industry

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

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

gestured at it. “Can you get

reached for the receiver, pressing it to her ear. “Star Studio, this is Nora

other end hesitated for a second, as if

“Nora?”

froze. Her fingers tightened slightly around the

neither of them spoke. The name alone stirred

expecting you to pick up.” His voice was smooth, professional, but there

her voice

cleared his throat. “I’m calling to discuss a potential partnership.”

Nora was about to respond, the phone was abruptly pulled from

His voice, however, carried an edge of cool detachment. “Whatever you

before Cole let out a light chuckle. “I see. Well, I was hoping to explore ant

his tone polite but distant. “We appreciate the

thought we

hesitate. Unfortunately, my schedule is full. If I find the time, I’ll contact you.”

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