After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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.

jaw tightened slightly.

a grand gesture, nor was it overly intimate. But something about it felt personal,

did not reach

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to meet Arnold’s. There was no hesitation,

but the subtle way his fingers curled against the plate betrayed

found himself narrowing his

realization unsettled Dalton. He had known Arnold for quite

with Mora, he seemed at ease, as if they shared

step forward, he approached Arnold with a polite

even.

glanced at him and smiled. “Dalton.

the second glass in Arnold’s hand. He tilted his head slightly, feigning

was casual, yet

instead swirling the liquid in his own glass as if contemplating. Then,

Dalton’s curiosity. There was something strategic

further, Arnold bid him

you could you please excuse me for

strode away,

over in the direction he’d left, only to realize that Linda had

Dalton froze.

a hurry to get over there, he was actually afraid that Linda would be bullied by

also walked over