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.

as she took a couple of small sips. She smiled brightly. “Thanks, uncle!” Then, just as quickly, she

tucking a strand

by Cole. Normally, men sought

show, she picked up her wine glass and took

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

up a pink bunny doll. The doll’s big fluffy cars dangled down, making it a

but his eyes widened in surprise when he saw the pink bunny doll.

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

smiles as she

delicate, fluffy touch of the doll in his arms and said enviously, “That’s great! When my mom

then shifted toward gaming, their voices animated with excitement.

Abby announced proudly,

time!”

my mom is great at games too! She never

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

nodded eagerly. “Deal!”

felt an unfamiliar warmth settle in his chest. It was rare for him to lower his guard, but watching

conversation back to business. “Cole,” he

thoughts, shook his head. “No issues. Everything has been smooth.”

eyebrow.

“None.” Cole confirmed.

fingers tapping against the tablecloth.

*None?*

might prove his assumptions about Nora correct. He had been so certain that she

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