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.”

exhaled, shaking his head. “Damn. No one told me she was this beautiful”

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

flicking toward Bran as he approached. Cole, who had been 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

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

drawn to something he couldn’t quite explain. There was

felt an unspoken tension settle between them. He met Bran’s gaze briefly, and in that fleeting moment, an understanding

just being

on his glass faltered for the briefest second before he steadied

of the

toward the buffet area. She hadn’t had dinner

his steps measured yet

for a plate,

said casually. “They just

her head slightly, surprised to find him there. “You’re quite observant,”

smiled. “Years of attending these events. You learn

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he took the empty glass from her hand. “Here, let me.” Before she could protest, he had already placed it on the counter beside them. Then, with

a second

demeanor remained easygoing, but there was an undeniable attentiveness in the way

just making small talk…. he was studying her,

keeping an eye on