Chapter 104

Leo’s grip on the phone tightened just slightly. “I’ll consider it.” His tone was polite, but there was no warmth in it.

Clark, sensing the lack of enthusiasm, didn’t push. “Of course. I’ll wait for your response.”

After hanging up, Leo placed the phone aside and exhaled lightly.

Nora, who had been observing quietly, spoke up. “If the opportunity is good, you shouldn’t let personal issues affect business.”

Leo turned to her, his gaze steady. “You’re one of the shareholders, too. Your opinion matters

much.”

as

She wasn’t expecting that response. For so long, she had been treated as an afterthought in business discussions. But here, Leo wasn’t just considering her involvement–he was valuing it.

A small smile ghosted her lips. “Then let’s consider it purely from a business standpoint.”

Leo nodded. “We’ll review the proposal carefully.”

A few days later, the steady hum of discussion filled the office as Nora and Leo reviewed their latest project updates.

Papers were spread across the desk, fabric samples stacked neatly to one side.

Leo was in the middle of explaining a revised strategy when the receptionist hesitated at the doorway. looking uncertain.

Before she could speak, a firm set of footsteps echoed down the hall.

Cole.

invisible pull of tension stretching between Nora and the man who

a neatly prepared folder in his hands. His

Cole to reach out eventually, but not like this. Meanwhile, Nora’s fingers

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from the desk, nodding politely. “I hope I’m not interrupting.”

back, deliberately relaxed. “Depends. What brings

breaking eye contact, Cole placed the folder

the folder, flipping through it briefly before–without a second thought–handing

flickered between them, his expression briefly unreadable before settling

Starline Studio, another to see her so deeply

background anymore.

the

here. She belonged here.

she opened it. She could feel Cole’s eyes on her, watching, waiting.

was an unspoken challenge in his silence, as if he were

the file but could

drifting her gaze, she met

pressed into a thin line, but

calm, professional, but there was something else beneath it–something quieter. “I wouldn’t have brought

a measured breath, flipping

proposal is indeed very sincere,” she acknowledged, her tone polite but noncommittal. “However, there are other factors I need to consider, so I’ll need some time before

unbothered, his

leaned back slightly in his

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