After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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.

handed her the bottle, watching as she took a couple of small sips. She smiled brightly. “Thanks, uncle!” Then, just as quickly, she turned her focus back to Alex,

stunned, forced a light laugh, tucking a strand

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

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

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in their own world, their conversation shifting toward childhood memories

fluffy cars dangled down, making it a joy to look

but his eyes widened in

supposed to be a prize for the top three finishers

as she shook her

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

toward gaming, their

aunt is super good at games,” Abby announced proudly, sitting

time!”

mom is great

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

eagerly.

who had been observing the exchange, felt an unfamiliar warmth settle in his chest. It was rare for him to lower his guard, but watching the two children chat so openly brought a sense of ease that he

cleared his throat, shifting the conversation back to business. “Cole,” he said, his tone

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

raised an eyebrow. “No surprises?”

“None.” Cole confirmed.

fingers tapping against

*None?*

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

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