Chapter 164

Chapter 164

At that moment, Colton, sensing the tension lingering in the air, spoke up. “Let’s move inside. We’ll

continue our discussion over dinner.”

With that, the group made their way into the private dining room.

Dalton remained rooted in place for a moment, watching as his father, William, walked ahead without sparing him a glance. He hesitated, expecting some indication that he should follow, but none came.

That meant one thing… he wasn’t allowed in this conversation.

His frown deepened.

Nora was being let in, but he wasn’t?

His mind churned with questions. What exactly was being discussed that made it inconvenient for him to

be there? And why was Nora involved in it when he wasn’t?

Inside the private room, the atmosphere was markedly different from what Linda had experienced

outside. The conversation flowed effortlessly, with everyone showing genuine interest in Nora’s work and

potential.

To her surprise, the council members not only knew about her but were optimistic about her future.

Some even discussed the possibilities of collaboration, expressing their willingness to support her career.

Nora, despite being composed, could feel the weight of their expectations.

hour. By the time the gathering came to an end, she had exchanged contact information with several

with the outcome. And yet, as she stepped

her phone

Alex.

without hesitation, she hung

later, the phone

and rejected the call once

didn’t continue… but

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Arnold.

refused to answer. Instead, she simply turned off her phone, wanting to

then, a sharp voice echoed in

**Nora.**

urgency, something she wasn’t used to hearing

at school.

breath caught in her

a brief second, she froze. Then, without another thought, she turned on

she hurried through the corridors, each step feeling heavier than the last. The sterile smell of disinfectant filled her nostrils as

she finally entered the room, her

wrapped around his head, his skin pale, his eyes slightly dazed. But the moment he

smile broke across his

Nora’s throat tightened.

was hoarse, yet

side, her hands trembling slightly as she

answer, Arnold spoke from the side. “The doctor said it’s just a mild

serious.”

rose and fell rapidly, the tension

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