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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.

been a delay,” Charles explained. “Something about a company under Arnold’s name–it

take long.”

nodded. “I see.”

of what he was thinking. But Cole’s expression gave

away.

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father and son

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night of the reception arrived

the event. By the time they arrived, the venne was stready filled with well dressed ques

mingling with the faint notes of champagne and expensive cologne. The chandeliers

off the

the conversations, adding

had been waiting near the entrance when he spotted them.

gaze landed on Nora, and for a brief moment, he stopped dead

smooth satin that traced her figure without being overly revealing. The off shoulder design accentuated her delicate collarbones, while

against her skin, subtle yet refined. Her hair was styled in soft waves. cascading over her shoulders, and her makeup was light, enhancing

at meetings, even in casual settings–but tonight, she exuded a different

was something effortless about her presence, something unshaken by the attention

to stand out, and yet, she did.

a moment, a flicker of admiration passed through his eyes. He wasn’t the type to be easily moved by appearances alone, but there was

control, his expression smoothing into

her.

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

course,” Nora replied, her tone neutral.

undoubtedly designed to capture attention. A deep red gown, form–fitting, adorned with shimmering details that caught the light as she moved. Her makeup was flawlessly applied, her lipstick a bold crimson that added to

she saw Nora,

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