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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.

up the

could finish, another line rang.

phones were

barely

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back and forth, answering inquiries, arranging meetings, and managing the

in its early stages, yet the

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

fabric samples while Leo stood beside her, reviewing the initial brand strategy.

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

it to her ear. “Star Studio, this is Nora speaking.”

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

“Nora?”

fingers tightened slightly around the receiver. “Cole?”

a moment, neither of them spoke. The name alone stirred up

“I wasn’t expecting you to pick up.” His voice was smooth, professional, but there was something in his tone that

admitted, her voice steady despite

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

was about to respond, the phone was

voice, however, carried an edge of

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

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

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

hesitate. Unfortunately, my schedule is full. If I