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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.

turning her head slightly in his direction. There were too many

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

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civil, her voice calm. But deep

old memory

Last year.

acquaintances at a restaurant. She had slipped….not hard, just

had been

in order to avoid suspicion, in order to keep his reputation untangled from hers, he had refused to help.

never forgotten that.

in front of so many

but avoidance.

she relaxed her fingers. It

snowflakes mixing with icy rain, making the pavement treacherous. As she stepped onto the stone steps leading to

Her pace slowed instinctively, each step taken

at her side, not rushing ahead, not offering

who had followed them out, caught

His frown deepened.

second thought, he stepped

or not, his

support. A sharp intake of breath left her lips as

before she could hit the ground, strong arms

her in one fluid motion and pulling her into his embrace. His grip was firm, unyielding, as if he had anticipated this moment before it even

more from the situation

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