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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.

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

take long.”

nodded. “I

any sign of what he was thinking. But

away.

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father and son went

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of the

buried in work, finalizing projects before leaving for the event.

faint notes of champagne and expensive cologne. The

the

wove through the conversations, adding a sophisticated hackdrop

waiting near the

gaze landed on Nora, and for a brief moment, he stopped dead in his tracks.

her figure without being overly revealing. The off shoulder design accentuated her delicate collarbones, while the

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

even in casual settings–but

effortless about her presence, something unshaken by the

trying to stand out, and

He wasn’t the type to be easily moved by appearances

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

her.

as well. “Glad you could

Nora replied, her tone neutral.

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 overall

she saw Nora,