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."

it behind another practiced smile. Because

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

as ever

how had this

this mean that when push came to shove, Leo prioritized business over personal

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curled slightly at her

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

an inexplicable ripple of

she said

with a short nod before stepping out of the elevator as soon as it reached his floor, leaving Linda and

Nora. She had been... measured tonight. Not cold, not openly hostile-just distant, as if she had long since set aside whatever resentment she once

necessarily

business prospects. The clinking of glasses and soft murmurs

eating at a steady pace. She listened without showing

initially content to ignore her, soon found himself noticing

interject, her insights were sharp

she was merely present as a courtesy-perhaps out of

She wasn't just a famous name attached to

She had strength.

eyes slightly, intrigued

with her meal, she excused herself and walked toward the

energy in the room,

conversation at

quieter, the noise from the dining hall fading

someone.