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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.

the most promising young entrepreneurs, with wealth, influence, and a powerful family backing him. A man of

settle for Nora?

had a child. A woman with

Charles, it was unfathomable.

was clear that she had no objections to the idea.

His mind raced, trying to process the implications of what he

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this, right? Or… do they not even know about Nora’s past?” His words hung in the air, heavy with unspoken

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

a palpable tension between the two men, a silent

Leo’s eyes narrowed slightly whenever they met his, as if Leo

the same unease around him.

Mrs. Franklin’s earlier comment about wanting Nora and Leo to be together, Cole wasn’t sure what

of

or was there

words?

was more

thing for certain: Nora was a remarkable woman. Her accomplishments spoke for themselves. Even if she had been married before and had a child, she was more than worthy of

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

frustration.

a step closer to Cole,

sudden realization had struck him. His face paled, and he muttered under his breath, “So Nora is really in love with Leo and no

respond, Charles continued, his words tumbling out in