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.

her the bottle, watching as she took a couple of small sips. She smiled brightly. “Thanks, uncle!”

stunned, forced a light laugh, tucking a strand of hair behind

used to being ignored so completely–especially not by Cole. Normally, men sought her attention, yet Cole remained distant, his indifference as

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

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Abby and Alex were lost in their own world, their conversation shifting toward childhood memories and the things they

making it a joy to look at, “Look,

widened in surprise when he saw the pink bunny

to be a prize for the top three finishers in the race in the

all smiles as she shook her

of the doll in his arms and said enviously, “That’s great! When

gaming, their

Abby announced proudly, sitting up

time!”

mom is great at games too! She never

excitement. “Then next time, let’s have a match!

nodded eagerly.

It was rare for him to lower his

shifting the conversation back to business. “Cole,” he said, his tone measured, “Has there

himself from his thoughts, shook his head. “No issues. Everything

an eyebrow. “No surprises?”

“None.” Cole confirmed.

leaned back slightly, his fingers tapping against the

*None?*

might prove his assumptions about Nora correct. He had been so certain that she had climbed her way up through

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