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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.

delay,” Charles explained. “Something about a company under

take long.”

nodded. “I see.”

searching for any sign of what he was thinking. But Cole’s

away.

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I left, Alpha father and

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night of the reception

spent the day buried in work, finalizing projects before leaving for the event. By the time they

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

the

the conversations, adding

waiting near the entrance when he spotted them.

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

traced her figure without being overly revealing. The off shoulder

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

had seen her countless times before–at work, at meetings, even in casual settings–but tonight, she exuded a different kind of

something

stand out, and yet, she did.

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

control, his expression smoothing into its

her.

Leo as

course,” Nora replied, her tone neutral.

that was undoubtedly designed to capture attention. A deep red gown, form–fitting, adorned with shimmering details that caught the

moment she saw Nora,

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