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His words made a few people chuckle, brushing it off as a child’s innocent remark.

At that moment, another guest, a middle–aged gentleman from a prominent family, joined the

conversation, his tone carrying a trace of amusement.

“Speaking of Leo, he’s not too young anymore, is he? I’ve noticed that he and Miss Nora seem to have a good relationship. I wonder when we’ll hear good news from them?”

Mrs. Franklin smiled but did not confirm nor deny anything. “That depends on the arrangements of the

young people.”

To outsiders, her words sounded as though she was merely respecting their choices, but to those familiar with noble family traditions, it was an unspoken approval.

It subtly implied that as long as Leo and Nora made the decision, she would have no objections to

planning their wedding immediately.

Not far away, Cole and Charles had also arrived at the banquet, positioned just within earshot of the

conversation.

The moment they heard Nora’s name, both men unconsciously tuned in, their expressions unreadable.

For the past six months, Nora and Leo had undeniably grown closer, spending considerable time together. While many speculated about the nature of their relationship, Charles had always dismissed the idea of Nora truly marrying into the Franklin family.

To him, it made little sense.

man, one of the most promising young entrepreneurs, with wealth, influence, and a powerful family backing him. A man of his caliber could have his pick of

settle for Nora?

had already been married. A woman who had a child. A woman with no notable family background, no

Charles, it was unfathomable.

Mrs. Franklin speak, it was clear that she had no objections to the idea. In

stared at Cole. His mind raced, trying

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have no problem with this, right? Or… do they not even know about Nora’s

shifted uncomfortably, his gaze flickering toward Leo, who stood a few feet away.

was a palpable tension between the two men, a silent hostility that neither of them dared to voice

help but notice how Leo’s eyes narrowed slightly whenever they met his, as if Leo were sizing him up, assessing him as a potential threat.

Leo felt the same unease around

earlier comment about wanting Nora and

make of

or was there

words?

that there was more to the situation than met the

more than worthy of anyone’s respect and admiration. She had built a life for herself, one that was independent and strong. If the Franklin family couldn’t see that, then it was

silence. “They should know,” he said, his voice steady but tinged with a hint

frustration.

he took a step closer to Cole, his voice rising in

abruptly, as if a sudden realization had struck him. His face paled, and he muttered under his breath, “So Nora is really in

his words tumbling out in a