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.

intimate. But something about it felt personal, as though an

however, did not reach for it.

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for a second, then lifted her gaze to meet Arnold’s. There

speak, but the subtle way his fingers curled

narrowing his

He had known Arnold for quite some time

people easily. Yet, with Mora, he seemed at ease, as if they shared an

with a

even.

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

hand. He tilted his head slightly, feigning curiosity. “Who’s the other drink for?”

question was casual,

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

curiosity. There was

further, Arnold

excuse me for a

away,

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

Dalton froze.

get over there, he was actually afraid that

also walked over towards that side.

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