After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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.

who worked directly under her. Bran... who had far more access to her than Cole ever did. Bran... who, in every measurable way, was a competitor. Cole forced himself to maintain his

about needing to check something, and

hardened, his relaxed posture

awareness, as if he knew exactly why Cole was coming

with regret

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turned directly

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by his sudden presence.

his eyes. "Work?" he echoed, his gaze flicking briefly to Bran before

tone even but firm. "Nora had a great idea

on his emotions did. "Sounds productive." His voice

between the two men. She raised a brow slightly, as if sensing the underlying tension. “Bran has some

gaze darkened for a fraction of a second, but before he could say anything else, another voice

1. in.

Cole or Bran before turning to Leo. "I wanted to talk to you about

who had been standing nearby, stiffened

history with Arnold was complicated, but he didn't let his personal reservations

assume you're talking about the international project?"

work for this. We need a partnership if we

moment before replying, "If we're aiming for long-term success, we don't have

behind Arnold, observed the exchange with quiet

small, knowing smile, though she remained silent. Arnold's proposal landed on Leo's ears,

moment, he exhaled lightly and said, "Now's not the time to discuss cooperation. Let's talk ab Alpha tomorrow, and we'll find another time to go

demeanor calm.