Chapter 106

Abby was about to say Nora’s name when she suddenly remembered her appointment with Uncle Cole the other day.

She was not to mention Aunt Nora’s name in front of anyone else!

Ella bit her lip and flung herself into Cole’s arms without speaking.

Arnold, perceptive as ever, noticed Cole’s unnatural behavior, but didn’t press for anything more.

Unlike Charles, who would doggedly pursue the matter until he got an answer, Arnold chose a different

approach.

He did not flirt or press him, nor did he try to corner him into an admission.

Instead, he simply observed, waiting for Cole to either confess or compose himself.

Meanwhile, Leo had an important business trip to attend to, leaving much of the company’s operations in

Nora’s hands.

She wasn’t worried. Over time, she had become accustomed to managing affairs in his absence, handling negotiations and ensuring smooth day–to–day operations.

However, she did not anticipate the arrival of an unexpected guest–Clark.

When Clark stepped into the company’s office, his presence carried an air of self–importance.

He was the Alpha of the Snow Moon Pack, but under his leadership, the pack had dwindled.

They were burdened with foreign debt, and his resources were stretched thin.

It was no secret that his authority was weakening.

he carried himself with

stating dismissively, “Call Leo in. I need to talk about cooperation. A mere secretary shouldn’t

her boss’s office.”

as ever, met his gaze without flinching.

knew Clark saw her as insignificant, but she also knew the truth–he was in no position to dictate

terms.

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he was here because he had

unavailable. I’m the one handling studio cooperation affairs.”

curled in disdain. He let out a dry chuckle, shaking his head as if humoring a ridiculous

statement.

daughter,” he scoffed. “Do you really think I don’t know

only quiet indifference. She had long outgrown the need for his validation. “If you think that,” she said calmly, “then you might as well leave.”

her bluntness. He had expected resistance,

for a family dispute–he needed Leo’s

he eventually handed over the proposal.

Nora accepted the document, Clark watched

instead, she studied it with sharp focus. Her eyes scanned each section, taking in the figures,

a moment, he hesitated. Was she

let her play her game, deciding that he would save

review, Nora set the document down. “The proposal aligns with some of our company’s needs,”

decided that he would speak to Leo once he returned.

his manner remained dismissive, his movements

barely acknowledged Nora as he turned to leave, his posture stiff with unspoken irritation.

attitude, simply signaled for her

with it came an important dinner party.

from his trip a day early, and upon hearing about Clark’s visit, he let out a dry, humorless laugh. He

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with icy amusement, “there’s no need for

ourselves the trouble.”

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