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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 presence alone was enough to stir something in the atmosphere–something

not like this. Meanwhile, Nora’s fingers instinctively curled against the edge of the table. Her

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from the desk, nodding

leaned back, deliberately relaxed. “Depends. What

breaking eye contact, Cole placed the folder on

it briefly

them, his expression briefly unreadable before settling on Nora. He

to know she worked at Starline Studio, another to see her so deeply involved. There was

the background anymore. She wasn’t others

waiting in the

was here. She belonged here.

the folder, her fingers brushing against the crisp paper as she opened it. She could feel Cole’s eyes on her,

an unspoken challenge in his silence, as if he were searching for

in the file but could feel the

met his stare directly, her expression steady.

lips pressed into a thin line, but

last. His voice was calm, professional, but there was something else beneath it–something quieter. “I wouldn’t have brought it if I didn’t think

breath, flipping through the

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

his easygoing demeanor unwavering.

leaned back slightly in his chair, nodding