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.”

Then his friend exhaled, shaking his head. “Damn. No one told

glass down

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

both Leo and Nora with his usual politeness, though his

conversation, his eyes drifted back to her time and time again, as if drawn to something he couldn’t quite explain.

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

wasn’t just

grip on his glass faltered for the briefest second before he steadied

seemed unaware of

area. She hadn’t had dinner yet, and the scent

followed, his steps measured

a plate, he

casually. “They just brought out the fresh

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

“Years of attending these events. You learn

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“Here, let me.” Before she could protest, he had already placed it on the counter beside them. Then, with an effortless charm, he

hesitated for a fraction of a second

was an undeniable attentiveness in the way

was studying her, learning her

been keeping an eye on

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