After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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Arnold, who had been watching the exchange with mild amusement, responded casually, “He’s still young. It’s normal for him to be upset.”

Linda nodded in agreement, though something lingered in her gaze as she watched Bran disappear into the crowd

Tonight, Nora’s presence was nothing short of captivating. She wore a midnight blue gown that shimmered under the warm glow of the chandeliers, the fabric flowing effortlessly with every step she took. The delicate embroidery along the bodice caught the light, accentuating her graceful silhouette.

A pair of diamond earrings framed her face, their brilliance complementing the quiet confidence in her eyes.

Bran had been on his way to greet the host when a movement to his right caught his attention. His gaze landed on Nora, and for a moment, the noise of the ballroom faded into the background.

She was breathtaking.

There was an elegance about her that wasn’t just in her attire….. it was in the way she carried herself, poised yet distant, like someone who was used to walking alone without feeling lonely.

Bran’s friend, standing beside him, noticed his distraction and followed his line of sight. When he saw Nora, his expression shifted to one of admiration.

“She’s stunning,” the friend murmured, unable to look away. “Who is she?”

Bran barely blinked. “Nora.”

His friend’s eyebrows lifted in surprise. “Wait…. Nora? The Nora? The one who….”

Bran didn’t let him finish. “Yes.”

head. “Damn. No

his glass down and made his

speaking with Nora, turned as well, his grip tightening slightly around his wine glass. He had seen that look before…. the way Bran’s eyes followed Nora with

both Leo and Nora with his usual politeness, though his focus was unmistakably on her.

to her time and time again, as if drawn to something he couldn’t quite explain. There was curiosity there, but also something deeper, something he himself hadn’t fully acknowledged

met Bran’s gaze briefly, and in that fleeting moment, an

wasn’t just

for the briefest second before he

however, seemed unaware of the silent exchange.

and walked toward the buffet area. She hadn’t had dinner yet, and the scent of freshly prepared dishes was far too tempting to

followed, his steps measured yet intentional.

she reached for a plate, he was beside

timing,” he said casually. “They just brought out the fresh appetizers.”

to find him there. “You’re quite observant,” she replied lightly, reaching for

“Years of attending these events. You learn

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had already placed it on the counter beside them. Then, with an effortless charm, he picked up a small plate of

for a fraction of a second before accepting

easygoing, but there was an undeniable attentiveness in the

talk…. he was studying her, learning her responses, gauging

had been keeping an