Chapter 159

As he took his seat, Dalton’s initial surprise faded into quiet observation. He glanced toward the stage and immediately caught sight of Arnold. His brows furrowed slightly.

*She’s not here because of him, is she?*

For some reason, that thought unsettled him.

His attention shifted back to Nora. He watched as she remained fully engaged with the conference, jotting down key figures, nodding slightly at points that seemed to align with her research. Her posture was upright, poised, with not the slightest indication of distraction.

And yet, Arnold….who was supposed to be focused on the event….kept glancing toward their side.

Dalton noticed it more than once.

A flicker of something….mild confusion, faint intrigue….passed through his mind.

Why was Arnold looking this way so often? And why did Nora, in contrast, seem completely indifferent to his presence?

The contrast unsettled him.

The meeting eventually came to an end, and as attendees began gathering their things, Nora packed up her notes methodically, wasting no time. She rose from her seat, ready to leave, her steps precise and

measured.

Arnold, standing not too far away, watched her retreating figure for a few moments before he moved.

Dalton, still seated, narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched Arnold follow her.

Outside the conference hall, with several executives and media figures lingering nearby, Arnold spoke in a voice loud enough to be overheard.

“It’s raining outside, you’ll slip easily in high heels,” he remarked, his tone carrying an odd familiarity. “Be

careful in a while.”

The words were casual, but the way he said them made them seem weightier than necessary.

were too

measured response. “Thank you for your concern. I will pay

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calm. But deep inside, something in

old memory surfaced.

Last year.

a group of acquaintances at a restaurant. She

had been

keep his reputation untangled from hers, he had

never forgotten that.

front of so many

but avoidance.

tightened slightly before she relaxed

weather had turned harsh. The sky was a dull gray, snowflakes mixing with icy rain, making the pavement treacherous. As she stepped onto the stone steps leading to the exit, she

slowed instinctively, each step taken with careful precision.

not offering

followed them out, caught sight

His frown deepened.

he stepped forward, walking toward them.

casual….perhaps too casual. Whether intentional or not, his shoulder clipped Nora’s with enough force to throw her off

guard, she felt herself slipping forward, the icy steps beneath her offering no support. A sharp intake of breath left her lips as she braced for

before she could hit the ground, strong arms encircled her waist.

fluid motion and pulling her into his embrace. His grip was firm,

heartbeat spiked in irritation, more from the situation

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