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.

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

tucking a strand of hair

sought her attention, yet Cole remained distant, his indifference as firm as

to let her irritation show, she picked up her wine glass and took a slow

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Alex were lost in their own world, their conversation shifting toward

The doll’s big fluffy cars dangled down, making it a

his eyes widened in surprise when he saw the pink

this before! It’s supposed to be a prize for the top three finishers in the race in

all smiles as she shook

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

toward gaming,

good at games,” Abby announced proudly, sitting

time!”

my mom is great at games too! She

eyes sparkled with excitement. “Then next time, let’s

eagerly.

chest. It was rare for him to lower his guard, but watching the two

business. “Cole,” he said, his tone measured, “Has

his head. “No issues. Everything has been

raised an eyebrow.

“None.” Cole confirmed.

his fingers tapping against the

*None?*

might prove his assumptions about Nora correct. He had

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