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Leo hesitated, scanning the page again as if confirming something.

"You could say that. Bran isn't just any applicant... he's the third son of the Dark Pack Alpha. His family expected him to be a diplomat, maybe even an economic strategist for the pack. But two years ago, he abandoned everything and switched to jewelry design. It caused a massive uproar.”

Nora blinked in surprise. That explained a lot... his confidence, his refined

speech, and his boldness. He wasn't just a promising designer; he was a runaway noble.

"His family's still looking for him," Leo added, lowering his voice. "They'd never expect him to sneak into STARLINE Studios for a job."

Nora frowned, tapping a pen against the desk. She didn't care about pack politics, but she did care about

talent.

Bran had potential, but was his defiance a sign of reckless impulsivity or genuine passion?

"I don't care about his background," she finally said. "If he can prove himself, he stays. If he's here for some personal drama, I won't tolerate distractions."

Leo chuckled. "Spoken like a true leader."

Meanwhile, Bran sat alone in a quiet café. His sharp jawline and piercing eyes made him stand out even in a room full of stylish professionals.

Though a few women eyed him with interest, none dared approach.

His rigid posture and the coldness in his expression made it clear... he was in no mood for company.

As he stirred his untouched coffee, his phone vibrated in his pocket. He picked it up without checking the

caller ID.

"How did the interview go?" A playful voice came through. "Did Nora fall for your charms? Or did she see right through you?"

Bran didn't respond, merely twirling the spoon in his cup.

The voice on the other end continued, a mocking lilt in his tone. "You should try a different approach. Make her fall for you. And then... "A low chuckle. "Destroy her. Teach her what happens when someone like her thinks she can ignore you."

A flicker of something unreadable passed through Bran's eyes.

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hung up without a word. His fingers drummed against

the café door

her heels

Bran immediately, walking toward him with a wry smile.

tightly over her chest. He stood there, impassive, leaning against the wall with

waver under her glare, but his

“Your family was worried sick, thinking something had happened to you! And now you just show up again as

merely exhaled lightly, as if

fists, wanting to press further, to call him out for being reckless, but something about his stance... the way he tilted his head slightly, his lips pressed

wasn't going to explain

that? Then let's get straight to the point." She took a step closer, lowering her voice. "I know why you really

gaze flickered with interest, but he

a mixture

STARLINE Studios,

Nora. You didn't have to screw her over for me, make her fall in love with you, and then abandon her. Bran, you don't need to get involved

looked at her, his dark eyes

but there was something unsettling in the way he

his gaze. She had known

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what he was

he did had a purpose, a

closed book, revealing nothing. Feeling slightly self-conscious, she lifted a hand to

she asked, her tone

then finally spoke, his

Linda straightened. "Bran..."

response. He turned on his heel and walked away with long,

called, hurrying after him. "I'm not done

a second glance. The doors slid shut,

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