Chapter 124

Dalton relaxed slightly, grateful for the shift in topic. "Yes, I'm here to discuss a partnership with the head of STARLINE Studios."

Before the conversation could continue, Linda interjected, as if remembering something.

"Dalton, I'm actually launching a fashion brand soon," she said with an easy smile. "If you're interested, perhaps we could collaborate."

Dalton's heart leaped at the opportunity. A chance to work closely with Linda? He didn't need to think twice. "I'd be honored," he said immediately.

But as soon as the words left his mouth, a hint of unease settled in his chest.

*Would Arnold see this as a provocation?*

After all, werewolves were notoriously possessive of their mates. Even if Arnold had never publicly acknowledged Linda as his, Dalton knew that there were certain unspoken boundaries when it came to pack dynamics.

Yet Arnold's reaction was unreadable. He merely nodded, his demeanor as calm as ever. If he felt anything about Dalton's sudden involvement with Linda's business, he didn't show it.

The tension ebbed slightly, and the evening carried on without incident.

After dinner, they stepped outside the restaurant to part ways. Dalton intended to return to his hotel, while Linda and Alex were preparing to leave as well.

Alex, however, had grown bored. He fidgeted beside Linda, glancing around idly, when suddenly his eyes widened.

Breaking free from Linda's grasp, he took a few quick steps forward, straining to see past the bustling crowd.

"I think I saw Mommy again!" he blurted.

Linda reached out swiftly, pulling him back with a gentle but firm grip. Without looking in the direction he was pointing, she said smoothly, "The driver is waiting for us. Let's go."

Alex hesitated, his little brows furrowing. He looked again, scanning the faces in the crowd, but this time, he couldn't spot her. Maybe he really had imagined it.

sigh, he allowed Linda to guide him toward

as they disappeared down the street, his

he suddenly

away.

05:39

left, Alpha father and

99.2%

Nora.

half-shielded by the passing crowd, her posture poised

hitched slightly at the expression

was no warmth, no

coldness, as if

long time that Nora resented

grudge was unnecessary. He knew what had happened to the Clark

been young,

she had

the contrary, it had always been

as he

move, didn't react to his approach. She merely stood there, holding a small bag

yet, that chilling gaze she had given Linda just moments

speaking. "What

attention to him. "What

nothing to her. And yet, you're still holding a grudge. Don't you

the first time, something flickered in Nora's expression.

It was amusement.

let out a small, almost pitying

you think?"

crossed his arms. "It's what *everyone* thinks.

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