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.

of tension stretching between Nora and the

a neatly prepared folder in his hands. His presence alone was enough

to reach out eventually, but not like this. Meanwhile, Nora’s fingers instinctively curled against the edge of the

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few feet from the desk, nodding politely. “I hope

“Depends. What brings

the folder on the desk. “A partnership

briefly

gaze flickered between them, his expression briefly unreadable before settling on Nora.

another to see her so

just part of the background anymore.

the shadows

She belonged here.

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

his silence, as if he were searching for a reaction–any flicker of hesitation,

the file but could feel the warmth of Cole’s gaze.

drifting her gaze, she met

a thin line, but he didn’t look away.

there was something else beneath it–something quieter. “I wouldn’t have brought it if I

took a measured breath, flipping

is indeed very sincere,” she acknowledged, her tone polite but noncommittal. “However, there are other factors I need

remained unbothered, his easygoing demeanor

back slightly in his chair, nodding

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