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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

won’t take long.”

nodded. “I see.”

what he was

away.

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left, Alpha father and son

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night of the

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

venue carried a crisp elegance, mingling with the faint notes of champagne

off the marble floors.

classical music wove through the conversations, adding a sophisticated

near the entrance when he spotted

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

revealing.

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

countless times before–at work, at meetings, even in casual settings–but tonight, she exuded a different

was something effortless about her presence, something unshaken

out, and yet, she

of admiration passed through his eyes. He wasn’t the type to be

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

her.

at Leo as

replied, her tone neutral.

form–fitting, adorned with shimmering details that caught the light as she moved. Her makeup was flawlessly applied, her lipstick

saw Nora,

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