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, in every measurable way, was a competitor. Cole forced himself to maintain his composed exterior, but his fingers twitched

muttered an excuse about needing to check

his relaxed posture

as if he knew exactly

with regret

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acknowledge him. Instead, he turned directly to Nora,

you two talking

presence. "Work," she replied, her tone

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

"Nora had a great idea about optimizing the project

productive." His voice was neutral,

is," Nora confirmed, glancing between the two men. She raised a brow slightly, as if sensing the underlying tension.

a second, but before he could say anything else, another voice

1. in.

barely glanced at Cole or

had been standing nearby, stiffened at the

but he didn't let his personal

the international project?" Leo asked, his voice

work for this. We need a partnership if we

for long-term success,

Arnold, observed the exchange

remained silent. Arnold's proposal landed on Leo's ears, but

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

nodded, his demeanor calm. "Then it's a

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