After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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.

shifted instantly, an invisible pull of tension stretching between Nora and

with quiet confidence, a neatly prepared folder in his hands. His presence alone was enough to stir something in the atmosphere–something

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

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from the desk, nodding politely. “I hope

leaned back, deliberately relaxed. “Depends. What brings

contact, Cole placed the folder on the desk. “A partnership proposal.”

didn’t hesitate. He picked up the folder, flipping through it briefly before–without a second thought–handing it to Nora. “Take

unreadable before

to see her so

just part of the background

waiting in the shadows

She belonged

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

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

deeply engrossed in the file but could feel the

awhile drifting her gaze, she met

lips pressed into a thin line, but he didn’t look away.

was something else beneath it–something quieter. “I wouldn’t have brought it if I didn’t think it was worth your

a measured breath, flipping

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

remained unbothered, his

back slightly in his