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Cody looked calm but observant, his hands in his pockets, his posture firm yet not aggressive,

Linda, on the other hand, exuded her usual poised confidence, her sharp eyes assessing the situation before a single word was spoken.

Nora’s expression remained neutral, though inwardly, her thoughts moved quickly.

Arnold owned multiple companies, many of which Cody managed.

If Cody was here, it likely had something to do with one of Arnold’s business ventures. And Linda–well, Linda’s involvement always came with layers of personal and professional motives intertwined.

Leo shot Nora a glance, a silent question in his gaze. Should they engage? Nora gave the slightest nod. They had no

reason to avoid this.

“Beta Cody.” Leo greeted evenly as they approached. “Linda.”

Cody nodded, his expression unreadable, but Linda’s lips curled into a practiced smile. “Leo. Nora,” she said smoothly. “We were hoping to discuss a potential collaboration.”

“Then let’s discuss it inside,” Nora replied, her voice cool but professional.

The four of them entered the building, their footsteps echoing slightly against the sleek floors.

The receptionist greeted them with a polite nod before ushering them toward one of the conference rooms.

Inside, the atmosphere remained civil, but there was an unspoken tension beneath the surface.

usually composed, seemed uncharacteristically affected. His gaze lingered on Nora longer than necessary, studying her as if seeing her

lot,” he murmured,

unfazed. “People change,” she replied simply, her tone neither defensive nor inviting further

reaction was more

the briefest second before settling into unreadable neutrality. There was no overt hostility, but something lurked

were exchanged with the smooth professionalism expected in business dealings.

went over key points,

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slid her own proposal across the table toward

passed

ease of someone accustomed to reviewing high–level contracts.

of experience had trained her to spot flaws quickly, and within

elements.

the document down with measured finality. “It’s well–prepared,” she said, her tone even, “but there are

tightened slightly.

more specific? If there are problems, I’d like to

recognized the tactic immediately.

just about refining the proposal–it

actually had the expertise to back up her critique, or if she

the document, her posture relaxed but unwavering. “Ms. Linda, it’s your business to have problems with the program, do you think it’s appropriate

that case, the caliber of your side may not be up to our

been expecting

question to corner Nora, making it seem as though Nora was being unreasonable by pointing

problems, Linda was confident she had the upper hand. She believed Nora was a mere strawman, unable to articulate