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.

tightened slightly.

it overly intimate. But something about it felt personal, as though an entire conversation was being

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piste for a second, then lifted her gaze to meet Arnold’s. There was no hesitation, no warmth only quiet finality in

way his fingers

found himself narrowing his eyes.

unsettled Dalton. He had known Arnold for quite some

Yet, with Mora, he seemed at ease, as if they shared an unspoken understanding. The

step forward, he approached Arnold with a polite nod.

even.

two glasses of wine, glanced at him and smiled. “Dalton.

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

question was casual, yet

liquid in his own

fueled Dalton’s curiosity. There was something strategic about Arnold’s

could press further, Arnold bid him

you please excuse

away, heading toward

over in the direction he’d left, only to realize that Linda had somehow stood with Leo, and Nora was walking towards the two of them.

Dalton froze.

was in such a hurry to get over there, he was actually afraid that Linda would be

also walked over towards