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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.

was supposed to happen already, but there’s been a delay,” Charles explained. “Something about a company under Arnold’s name–it needs a transfer of ownership before the formalities can be done.

take

nodded. “I

studied him, searching for any sign of what he was thinking. But Cole’s expression gave

away.

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left, Alpha father and son went

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the reception

the event. By the time they arrived, the venne was stready

venue carried a crisp elegance, mingling with the faint notes of champagne and expensive cologne. The chandeliers shove cast a warm, golden glow over the crowd, their reflections

off the

conversations, adding a sophisticated hackdrop to

had been waiting near the entrance when he spotted them.

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

an elegant, 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

was styled in soft waves. cascading over her shoulders, and

seen her countless times before–at work, at meetings, even in casual settings–but tonight, she

effortless about her presence, something unshaken by the attention she

wasn’t trying to stand out,

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

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

her.

at Leo as

Nora replied, her

stood in a dress that was 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

the moment she saw Nora,