Chapter 140

The restaurant hummed with a low murmur of conversation, waiters weaving between tables, balancing trays of steaming dishes and finely plated appetizers.

The scent of roasted meats and delicate spices lingered in the air, creating an atmosphere of understated

luxury.

Cole sat at the head of the table, his sharp, discerning gaze flickered over the room, yet his mind was

elsewhere.

He had always been good at controlling his emotions, but tonight, a subtle crease lined his brow, betraying his distraction.

Seated beside him, Flora was dressed to impress–an elegant black dress with delicate lace accents hugged

her frame, her hair styled to perfection.

She had carefully curated her appearance, ensuring she looked both sophisticated and alluring.

But it seemed none of it had any effect.

“Cole, have you seen the latest design proposals from the Paris team?” she asked, her voice carrying an intentionally casual lilt. “I heard they’re integrating-”

She stopped mid–sentence, realizing that Cole wasn’t even pretending to listen.

His attention had shifted entirely, his gaze now resting on the little girl beside him.

“Abby, are you thirsty?” His voice softened as he reached for a bottle of water, unscrewing the cap before offering it to her.

Abby, who had been quietly observing her surroundings, looked up at him and nodded. “A little,” she

admitted.

couple of small sips. She smiled brightly. “Thanks, uncle!” Then, just as quickly, she turned her focus back to Alex, eager to resume

laugh, tucking a strand of hair behind her

so completely–especially not by Cole. Normally, men sought her attention, yet

her irritation show, she picked up her wine glass and took a slow sip, her lips pressing together in thinly

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Abby and Alex were lost in their own world, their conversation

making it a joy to look at, “Look, it’s a doll I

dolls, but his eyes widened in surprise when he saw the

is this really yours? I saw this before! It’s supposed to be a prize for the top three finishers in the race in the arcade! Did Uncle Cole get

smiles as she

in his arms and said enviously, “That’s great! When my mom is free, I’ll ask her

conversation then shifted toward gaming, their voices animated with

super good at games,” Abby announced

time!”

is great at games too!

“Then next time, let’s have

nodded eagerly.

to lower his guard, but watching the two children

“Cole,” he said, his

himself from his thoughts, shook his head. “No

an eyebrow. “No surprises?”

“None.” Cole confirmed.

his fingers tapping against

*None?*

correct. He had been so certain that she had climbed her way up through manipulation, through

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