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.

tension stretching between Nora and the man who had just

folder in his hands. His presence alone was enough to stir something

like this. Meanwhile, Nora’s fingers instinctively curled against the edge of the table. Her posture remained

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stopped a few feet from the desk, nodding politely. “I

relaxed. “Depends. What brings you here?*

placed the folder on

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

unreadable before settling on

see her so deeply involved.

just part of the background anymore. She

the shadows while

here. She belonged here.

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

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

in the file but could feel the

she met his stare directly, her expression

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

something else beneath it–something quieter.

a measured breath, flipping through the

there are other factors I need to consider, so I’ll need some time before giving you a definite reply.”

unbothered, his easygoing demeanor

back slightly in his chair,

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