After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 182

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.”

shaking his head. “Damn. No

didn’t respond. Instead, he set his glass down and made his way toward her.

his gaze flicking toward Bran as he approached. Cole, who had been speaking with Nora, turned as well, his grip tightening slightly around

unfazed, greeted both Leo and Nora with his usual politeness, though his focus was unmistakably

time again, as if drawn to something he couldn’t quite explain. There was curiosity there, but also something deeper, something he

between them. He met Bran’s gaze briefly, and in

just being

on his glass faltered for the briefest

of

hadn’t had dinner yet, and the scent of freshly prepared dishes

followed, his steps

she reached for a plate,

said casually. “They just brought out the fresh

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

smiled. “Years of attending these events. You learn a few things.”

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already placed it on the counter beside them. Then,

fraction of a second

but there was an undeniable attentiveness in

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

been keeping an eye on