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Chapter 184

In his mind, Nora was still the same woman who had always lingered around Arnold, hanging onto his every word, seeking his approval.

Someone who had once been inseparable from him.

Yet now, she had barely spared Arnold a glance.

Cody turned to his companion, expecting some kind of reaction, but Arnold's expression remained impassive.

He wasn't angry. He wasn't surprised.

If anything, he seemed as if he had already expected it.

Meanwhile, from the far side of the parking lot, Bran emerged. His sharp eyes quickly took in the situation, and without hesitation, he made his way toward Nora.

"Nora," Bran greeted with an easy smile.

This time, she looked at him and smiled back.

The exchange was simple, natural... but it didn't go unnoticed.

Cody's gaze flicked between Arnold and Nora, then to Bran, his curiosity piqued.

Arnold, however, remained still, his face unreadable.

There was no logical reason for him to care, yet something in the air felt different.

Bran, on the other hand, didn't press for further conversation. He seemed satisfied with the acknowledgment, and soon, all four of them found themselves stepping into the building together.

Inside the elevator, silence stretched between them.

to Nora, his attention lingering on her delicate side profile. Under the soft glow of the elevator lights, her light makeup enhanced

a fitted blouse and a sleek skirt, her high heels adding to

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to attract attention, yet she did so effortlessly katyresortiessly. Bran's gaze

known Nora for some time now, but there was

out of reach

quiet confidence that made people naturally

her.

the elevator, noticed Bran's unwavering stare. His expression didn't change, but something subtle

but his

never cared about who looked at

Bran's intent gaze stirred something he couldn't quite name. The elevator chimed, signaling their arrival at the STARLINE Studio floor. As the doors slid open, Nora stepped out first, her steps light but decisive. Bran immediately followed, his movements instinctual, as

lingered for a moment, watching them walk away. There was something about their dynamic that unsettled

he turned and followed the receptionist into the parlor to wait

Later That Evening;

after finishing her work, Nora gathered her things, ready

falling into step beside her.

suit you," she replied smoothly. "Don't you have friends? Wouldn't it be faster to ask

tell me

direct, and for a brief moment,

an intensity in the way he said it, as if he wasn't merely

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asked, "What are your plans for

accompanying my

lit up with curiosity. "Opera and

been

skeptical look. "Why

said with