Chapter 190

Nora sat at her desk, her fingers lightly tapping the surface.

The soft glow of the city skyline reflected off the window behind her, casting

elongated shadows across the office. She could hear the subtle strain in Arnold's voice... he wasn't used to negotiating from a position of weakness.

"I'm sorry," she said, her tone detached. "This isn't just about business cooperation. At that time, it wasn't only me who was insulted... it was my employees as well. This has crossed a boundary I cannot ignore. There is no compromise here."

Arnold exhaled sharply. "Is there really no room for negotiation?"

A small smile ghosted across Nora's lips. She leaned back, staring at the ceiling

as if contemplating his desperation. "If you plan to use your Alpha authority to pressure us, it might make a difference," she admitted.

"But you should remember something, Arnold... Silvermoon Pack and STARLINE Studio exist in a

If you resort to coercion, it won't just hurt me. It'll make other businesses relationship of mutual benefit

in the pack wary, and once that fear spreads, the entire market will freeze."

Arnold remained silent for a beat.

Nora tilted her head slightly. "You understand what I mean, don't you?"

Of course, he did.

The power of an Alpha could be overwhelming, but even an Alpha couldn't rule over a dead economy.

being strong-armed, they would start looking

was broken, it was nearly

what you mean," Arnold said

word,

slowly. She had expected his call, but

someone who truly

now.

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Chapter 190

night, Arnold, Charles, and Linda sat in a dimly lit bar,

with the faint scent of leather and cigar

the ambient hum of conversations

glass down in frustration. "Nora usually comes across

She acted innocent afterward, but that was just a performance.

He hadn't corrected

beside him, barely heard

Cole.

He wasn't here tonight.

usual gatherings. He

reached out, hadn't defended her, hadn't

her wine glass, her nails pressing

tone, keeping her voice light. "Arnold, Charles, have

us."

flicker of surprise

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