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Linda, however, want concerned. He’s just being polite. STARLINE adnable to him. I‘

business*

Charles, who had just arrived, caught part of the conversation and frowned. “What’s going on? Where’s

Cole**

Flora pointed again. “Down there. With Nora.”

Charles turned toward the window and immediately scoffed, “Come on, don’t overthink a Cole and Nora? They’re not dating. That’s ridiculous.”

Flora glanced at him, reassured by his certainty. “You’re sure?”

“A hundred percent,” Charles said confidently. “Cole isn’t the type to get involved with someone like

Nora.”

Despite his words, Flora couldn’t shake the unease settling in her chest.

Cole, meanwhile, had noticed the subtle glances from the second–floor window. Linda and Charles were watching. Without acknowledging them, he gave Nora a small nod and excused himself.

Upstairs, he joined the others, engaging in small talk as expected. But on the drive home, his mind was

elsewhere.

Out of nowhere, he turned to Charles and asked, “When does Arnold’s rejection ceremony take place?”

Charles blinked, slightly taken aback by the question. He hadn’t thought Cole cared much about Arnold and Nora’s unresolved relationship.

company under Arnold’s name–it needs a transfer of ownership before the formalities can

won’t take

“I see.”

what he was thinking. But

away.

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left, Alpha father

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night of the reception

before leaving for the event. By the time

a crisp elegance, mingling with the faint notes of champagne and expensive cologne. The chandeliers shove

off the marble floors.

through the conversations, adding

near the entrance when

brief moment,

understated dress tonight–midnight blue, smooth satin that traced her figure without being overly revealing. The off shoulder design accentuated her delicate collarbones, while the fitted waistline emphasized her

Her hair was styled in soft waves. cascading over her shoulders, and her makeup was light,

countless times before–at work, at meetings, even in casual

something unshaken by the

wasn’t trying to stand out, and yet,

his eyes. He wasn’t the type to be easily moved by appearances alone, but there was no

regained control, his expression smoothing into its usual calm as he

her.

evenly, nodding at Leo as well. “Glad you could make

replied, her tone

caught the light as she moved. Her makeup was flawlessly applied, her lipstick a bold crimson that added to

saw Nora,

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