Chapter 183

Chapter 183

But to her satisfaction, he looked completely indifferent.

If anything, there was a trace of amusement in his expression, as if he were watching a performance he had no interest in interrupting,

Linda's smirk deepened.

So, Arnold didn't care.

He didn't care if another man showed interest in his ex-wife. He wasn't the

jealous type.... not anymore.

That suited Linda just fine.

She had spent too long trying to prove herself, too long ensuring that she was the only woman Arnold truly needed. If Nora ended up being a fool for Bran, it would only make things easier for her.

As Cole spoke with his colleagues, his attention drifted elsewhere.

Across the room, Nora was standing with Bran, her posture relaxed, her eyes alight with amusement. She laughed at something he said... a light, genuine sound that Cole had rarely heard from her.

It wasn't the polite chuckle she gave in formal settings or the reserved smile she offered to acquaintances. No, this was something different. Something more.

His jaw tightened. He had never seen her smile so easily while talking to someone else. Especially not

Bran.

more access to her than Cole ever did. Bran... who, in every measurable way, was

at his co-workers, muttered an excuse about needing to check something, and walked

approach immediately. His expression hardened, his relaxed posture subtly shifting into

awareness, as if he knew exactly

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didn't acknowledge him. Instead, he turned directly to

are you two

unfazed by his sudden presence. "Work," she replied, her

he echoed,

his tone even but firm. "Nora had a

waver, but his grip on his emotions did. "Sounds productive." His voice was neutral,

brow slightly, as if sensing the underlying tension. “Bran has some

a fraction of a second, but before he could say anything else, another

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timing," Arnold said, approaching with Linda beside him. He barely glanced at Cole or Bran before turning to

been standing nearby,

but he didn't let his

talking about the international project?" Leo

solo approach won't work for this. We need a partnership if

we're aiming for long-term success, we don't have much choice." His

Arnold, observed

lips curled into a small, knowing smile, though she remained silent. Arnold's

a moment, he exhaled lightly and said, "Now's not the time to discuss cooperation. Let's talk ab Alpha tomorrow,

demeanor calm. "Then

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