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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.

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

take long.”

nodded. “I see.”

what he was thinking. But Cole’s expression gave nothing

away.

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of the

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

the faint notes of champagne and expensive cologne. The chandeliers shove cast a warm, golden glow

the marble floors.

wove through the conversations, adding a sophisticated hackdrop to the evening.

had been waiting near the entrance

a brief moment, he stopped dead in his

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

subtle yet refined. Her hair was styled in soft waves. cascading over her shoulders,

work, at meetings, even in casual

something effortless about her presence, something unshaken

out, and yet, she

type to be easily moved by appearances

expression smoothing into its usual

her.

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

Nora replied, her tone neutral.

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,

the moment she saw Nora,

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