Chapter 144

Dalton, keenly perceptive, picked up on the lack of warmth in Leo’s voice.

For a while now, he had been trying to build a better relationship with Leo. Despite their business collaborations, Leo never seemed particularly interested in deepening their association.

Dalton didn’t take offense. He was used to social maneuvering. Besides, at that moment, someone else approached them, pulling his attention away.

With a polite nod, he excused himself and moved toward the crowd.

Dalton had always been adept at reading people, and he knew when he wasn’t welcomed. Still, the indifference from Leo had begun to grate on him, especially since their business collaborations had required more frequent interaction lately.

But now, something else captured his attention.

As he moved toward the quieter section of the venue, his steps came to an abrupt halt.

Just ahead, framed against the soft glow of the decorative sconces, were two familiar figures.

Arnold and Nora.

The sight struck him with a strange sense of déjà vu.

The scene of Arnold and Nora cuddling together a month or two ago came flooding back to him.

The two of them had such a natural vibe, like they’d known each other for years, but how could Nora – a woman who always harbored jealousy and was incompetent – know a big shot like Alpha Arnold?

His gaze sharpened.

Before he could fully process the situation, Arnold made a small movement.

He picked up a plate and carefully placed a slice of cake on it. Then, without a word, he extended it

toward Nora.

tightened slightly.

was it overly intimate. But something about it felt personal, as

did not

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merely regarded the piste for a second, then lifted her gaze to meet Arnold’s. There

didn’t speak, but the subtle way his fingers curled against the

narrowing

had known Arnold for quite some time and

seemed at ease, as if they shared an unspoken

forward, he approached Arnold with a

even.

wine, glanced at

toward the second glass in Arnold’s hand. He tilted his head slightly, feigning curiosity. “Who’s the other

casual,

glint flashing through his eyes. He didn’t answer immediately, instead swirling the liquid in his own glass as if contemplating. Then, with a light

nonchalance only fueled Dalton’s curiosity. There was something

further, Arnold bid

please excuse me

away, heading

over in the direction he’d left, only to realize that Linda had somehow stood with Leo, and Nora

Dalton froze.

was actually afraid that Linda would be bullied by Nora

this, Dalton also walked over towards that side.

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