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Chapter 119

Chapter 119

Dalton blinked.

His amusement subsided slightly, assuming that Leo had greeted her in advance.

He quickly hid the hint of disappointment and responded coldly, "Good cooperation."

As they pulled up to the grand entrance of the hotel, the warm glow of chandeliers spilled onto the pavement, reflecting off the polished cars waiting at the valet. The evening air carried a crisp chill, a stark contrast to the tension that suddenly thickened the atmosphere.

Nora stepped out of the car, her heels clicking softly against the marble steps.

Leo followed closely behind, his sharp gaze scanning their surroundings with habitual caution.

Just as they were about to head toward the elevator, Dalton came to a sudden halt, his attention snapping to a familiar pair walking in from the opposite entrance.

Arnold and Linda.

For a brief moment, Dalton hesitated before deciding to acknowledge them. His lips curled into a practiced smile as

he adjusted his jacket and took a step forward.

Leo and Nora, however, shared a quick glance. They had no interest in lingering. Without a word, they walked straight to the elevator, their steps synchronized, their backs straight with quiet resolve.

Linda noticed this and felt a sting of dissatisfaction in her chest. They didn't even spare her a second glance.

She turned her attention back to Dalton, offering a delicate smile. “So, did you manage to secure the partnership?" she asked, her voice smooth but carrying an undertone of curiosity.

Dalton met her gaze with an air of indifference, nodding. "Yes, it's settled."

another practiced smile. Because of Clark, she had been convinced that

specifically, his attachment to her-that had caused the initial fallout with Nora. And with

was still as firm as ever about not working with

how had

changed his stance? Did this mean that when push came to shove, Leo prioritized business over

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slightly at

wasn't as indispensable to Leo as she had

an inexplicable ripple of

she said

short nod before stepping out of the elevator as soon

private dining room he had reserved, his thoughts lingered momentarily on Nora. She had been... measured tonight. Not cold, not openly hostile-just distant, as if

necessarily a

discussion unfolded smoothly. Dalton, along with a few key associates, exchanged serious conversations about business prospects. The clinking of glasses and soft murmurs of restaurant staff blended into the background as they negotiated terms,

steady pace. She listened without showing much interest, speaking

to ignore her, soon found

interject, her insights were

had assumed she was merely present as a courtesy-perhaps out of

weight. She wasn't just a famous name attached to STARLINE Studios;

She had strength.

his eyes slightly,

finished with her meal, she excused herself and walked

presence seemed to shift the energy in the room, but

the conversation at

dining hall fading

someone.