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Linda clenched her fingers slightly at her sides. She had hoped a quick apology would smooth things over, but Nora wasn’t the type to let things go that easily.

She forced herself to stay composed. “Then… what do you suggest, Ms. Nora? Tell me what would be fair in your eyes. We are willing to do what it takes to make amends.”

Nora didn’t answer right away. She tapped her fingertips lightly against the table before finally speaking.

“Compensation and settlement aren’t my concern. Leo will have someone contact you about the terms. Until an official resolution is reached, this project will be put on hold.”

With that, she turned away, as if the matter was already settled. She didn’t spare Linda or Flora another glance before resuming her work.

The dismissal was clear.

Linda’s lips pressed into a thin line. She was used to handling conflicts with charm and diplomacy, not being flat–out ignored. But she knew better than to push further.

She turned to the others in STARLINE Studio, offering another apology that was as formal as it was empty, before walking away with Flora trailing behind her.

Once they were out of earshot, Flora, unable to hold back her resentment, burst out, “It was such a minor issue! That little bitch Nora is just bitter because Alpha Arnold gave you control of the company, and she can’t stand it. That’s why she turned something small into such a big deal!”

Linda’s irritation flared, but she didn’t disagree.

“She’s making trouble, that’s for sure,” she muttered. “But Flora, you need to stop acting so impulsively. This isn’t the first time you’ve stirred up unnecessary problems.”

Flora rolled her eyes but said nothing.

Yet, even as Linda tried to push it aside, an uneasiness settled in her chest.

By midday, that uneasy feeling only grew stronger.

Her suspicions were confirmed when a man in a sharp black suit arrived at her studio, carrying a folder of documents. His demeanor was professional but firm.

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you and your employees have led to the defamation

Linda’s breath caught.

voice steady and unwavering.

failed to uphold even basic respect for the facts. Due to these circumstances, STARLINE Studio finds it impossible to continue working with your firm. We are seeking compensation for reputational damages and will be terminating our cooperative

Linda’s face paled.

this

the right opportunity, and Flora’s reckless words had

in Linda’s

had been supporting her with resources and talent,

unshakable.

were already critical of how much effort he had put

even Arnold wouldn’t be able

as she fought to keep

to act fast. Or everything she had built would

yet was because they didn’t realize that Arnold was

the wolves. A rejection wasn’t just a personal betrayal… It was a crack in the foundation of the

Luna, it would send ripples of uncertainty through his people.

been handling the divorce quietly, trying to ease Linda into a position of

Linda? She wasn’t content to

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prove herself, to show the wolves that she was the

Nora was justified.

under the weight of this scandal, she wouldn’t just lose a business.

loss would be incalculable.

severity of the situation finally sinking in. She had been foolish to think that a simple phone call to Leo, a half–hearted apology, or even money could

the contract was officially terminated, Linda’s credibility would be in ruins.

chest. “The contract cannot