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."

slightly. Surprise flickered in her eyes before she concealed it behind another practiced smile. Because of Clark, she had been

actions-and more specifically, his attachment to her-that had caused the initial

ever about not working with Dalton

had

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

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slightly at

the case, then maybe Nora wasn't as indispensable to Leo as

thought sent an inexplicable ripple of

said lightly,

before stepping out of the elevator as soon as it reached his floor, leaving

reserved, his thoughts lingered momentarily on Nora. She had been... measured tonight.

necessarily

conversations about business prospects. The clinking of glasses and soft murmurs of restaurant staff blended into the background as they negotiated terms, mapped out

at a steady pace. She listened without showing much interest, speaking only when

ignore her, soon

she did interject, her insights were

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

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

She had strength.

narrowed his eyes slightly,

was nearly finished with her meal, she excused

her presence seemed to shift the energy in the room, but Dalton

conversation at

leading to the restrooms was quieter, the noise from the dining hall fading into a soft murmur. Just as she turned a corner, she

someone.

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