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.”

of silence. Then his friend exhaled, shaking his head. “Damn. No one told me she was

he set his glass

been speaking with Nora, turned as well, his grip tightening slightly around

his usual politeness, though his

drifted back to her time and time again, as if drawn to something he couldn’t

gaze briefly, and in that fleeting moment,

just being polite,

the

of the silent exchange.

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

his steps measured

she reached for a plate, he

“They just

find him there. “You’re quite observant,” she

these events. You

15:14

Alpha father

Chapter 182

let me.” Before she could protest, he had already placed it on the counter beside them. Then, with an effortless charm, he picked up a small plate of cake and handed

of a

an undeniable attentiveness in the

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

had been keeping an eye

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255