After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 158

Even if Leo hadn’t reserved a management position for her, that didn’t mean she was out of the game. If she had Colton’s backing, she wouldn’t need Leo’s favor to secure a foothold.

He sipped his drink and remained silent, letting the conversation play out.

Since the end of last year, Nora had already planned to dedicate more time to her research.

Giving STARLINE Studio to people who are good at managing it was a decision she made after discussing with Leo, and professional management talents should be recruited for the specific management work.

This is for the sake of the long–term development of STARLINE Studio. What’s more, Nora is not a person who likes to take over the power.

Recently, her focus had been entirely on her thesis. She had poured countless hours into refining it, fine–tuning every argument, ensuring every piece of data supported her conclusions.

By the time she finally submitted it to Colton, exhaustion clung to her like a second skin.

That afternoon, she received his reply.

**Colton:** *[Come over with Leo this evening.]*

Nora stared at the message for a moment, then exhaled slowly. Colton wasn’t one for unnecessary words….his invitation likely meant he had serious feedback.

When they met later that evening, Colton wasted no time. After their initial discussion, he leaned back in his chair and regarded her with an appraising look. “I’m quite optimistic about your research results,” he said. “There are several people who want to meet you. A business meeting is coming up in a few days….I want you to attend it as my disciple.”

Nora didn’t hesitate. “Good.”

Her response was simple, but her mind was already working through the implications. Colton’s approval carried weight, and if he was recommending her, it meant doors were about to open.

As they ate dinner, the conversation drifted toward STARLINE Studio. Leo, ever casual, remarked, “Saw Linda’s resume this afternoon. Passed it off immediately.” He smirked, shaking his head. “Don’t know how she, of all people, has the audacity to keep submitting applications to our studio.”

softly but said

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dismissive, but Nora knew that Linda wasn’t the

stop at rejection. There was

what she wanted.

they finished eating, Leo brought up another matter. “There’s a business seminar tomorrow. Dozens of companies will be attending.” He wiped his mouth,

nodded. “No problem.”

day, she arrived at the conference on time.

venue was filled with high–profile executives, business leaders, and media representatives. The air buzzed with conversations, calculated negotiations happening at every table. Nora moved with quiet confidence,

been here before….not just physically, but in the intricate web of corporate strategy where

formed and broken in a single

an unexpected presence caught her

Arnold.

was one of the conference

steps slowed. She had known he was involved in the business world, but

glanced at her phone, pretending to check messages, giving herself an excuse not

Arnold had already noticed her.

in his seat, his gaze sweeping over her before settling on her

but there was a trace of something deeper beneath

Nora didn’t respond.

need to.

his gaze for a brief moment before looking away, as if the conversation wasn’t

worth her time.