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Linda, however, remained completely unfazed.

A faint smile lingered on her lips as she elegantly lifted her glass, her posture retend as if the conversation was of no concern to her. She didn't even glance at Flora, nor did she comment on Cole's

reaction.

That made Flora even more uneasy.

She wanted answers. She needed to know what was going on. But she also knew that prong the matt now, in front of everyone, would only make things worse.

The meal continued, but the atmosphere had shifted.

Cole's disinterest in Flora was evident in the way he spoke to her... short indifferent and dembele

When she tried to engage him in conversation, he barely looked at her.

Flora: "Cole, did you see the latest Fashion campaign? I heard there is new talent hiring going on every

where*

Cole: "Mm. That so?"* He didn't even glance up from his plate.

Later, when Flora attempted to compliment him, hoping to draw his attention:

Flora: "Your performance at the last showcase was incredible. Everyone was talking about "

Cole: "If you say so."* His tone was flat, as if the topic barely interested him.

Each response chipped away at her confidence, making it painfully obvious... Cole simply didn't care Charles, on the other hand, seemed pleased with himself, as if he had confirmed something he had been

suspecting.

And Linda.....Linda was simply watching.

remembering something, Charles suddenly turned to Linda with a thoughtful expression. "By the way," he said, setting his glass down. "STARLINE Studios is expanding Any plans to try

Linda finally looked up.

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sharp in her gaze, something calculating. She placed her

Studios, huh?"

I heard about

saying, it'd be interesting to see if you

know." Linda's voice was smooth, almost amused. "But competition isn't really a problem for me,

it?"

other day, she was

expansion.

was cutting-edge, leagues ahead

company would be a significant boost to her career, opening doors to new opportunities, networking with

there was one

Nora got in her way, things wouldn't

rim of her wine glass, her expression calm, but a sharp glint

had worked too hard to let someone like Nora jam her

Charles observed her reaction with a

said, his tone casual, yet laced with amusement.

also desperately trying

paused, watching Linda's expression carefully.

Leo didn't reserve any management

In question was,

A brief silence followed.

her gaze slightly, her lips curving into a faint smile. "Is

heartbeat remained steady, but inwardly, her thoughts shifted rapidly. This

been the perfect time to arrange a management role for Nora. Given her history of being supported, such a move would have been almost inevitable. Yet, Leo....who

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