After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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."

she concealed it behind another practiced smile. Because of Clark, she had been convinced that Dalton's relationship with STARLINE

was his own reckless actions-and more specifically, his attachment to her-that had caused the initial fallout with Nora. And with Nora's influence, Leo had begun distancing himself from

still as firm as ever about not working

had this

changed his stance? Did this mean that

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left, Alpha father and son went

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curled slightly

Nora wasn't as indispensable

an inexplicable ripple of

said lightly,

of the

tonight. Not cold, not openly

necessarily 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, mapped

pace. She listened without showing much interest, speaking

to ignore her, soon found

she did interject, her insights were sharp and

was merely present as a courtesy-perhaps

wasn't just a famous

She had strength.

his eyes slightly, intrigued

meal, she excused herself and walked toward the restroom.

absence of her presence seemed to shift the energy in the room,

the conversation at

the restrooms was quieter, the noise from the dining hall fading into a soft murmur.

someone.