Chapter 198

Cole had always struck her as someone who moved through life with ease, as if the things others struggled to grasp were merely passing interests for him.

The only exception was when he sought cooperation with STARLINE Studio- it was the first time he chose to handle everything personally… low–profile, meticulous, revising the plans multiple times until they were just right.

She and Leo had been confused back then. Why would someone like Cole go through such lengths for a

business deal that, to him, should have been insignificant?

Now, looking into his deep, unreadable eyes, Nora wondered if she had overlooked something all along.

Cole tilted his head slightly, watching her reaction. Then, as if reading her thoughts, he asked, “You think I’m joking?”

His voice was calm, but there was a weight to it.

A seriousness that sent a strange, unsteady feeling through Nora’s chest.

She swallowed, trying to find the right words. “But… I have a mate.”

It was meant to be a statement. A reminder of reality.

But Cole’s expression didn’t change.

“Aren’t you and Arnold getting a divorce?” he asked, his voice still composed. “I can wait.”

certainty in his words startled her.

a patient man. He had always been precise, deliberate…

But this…

heart thudded uncomfortably.

assuming too much,” she said, her voice quieter now. “Even if Arnold and I

with me is up to me. As long as you don’t deny me the

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heart was merely an equation to be solved, a challenge he was willing to take on without hesitation. She wasn’t used to being pursued like this… not with sincerity, not with

brushing against the cool fabric of the

persistence guarantees success. Feelings don’t work that way.”

his eyes locked onto hers. “Don’t they?” His voice was low, smooth, yet laced with an intensity that

wake

for each other. And I’m willing to show you…

hers. She turned, startled, to find Abby looking

Aunt Nora to be my aunt!” Abby declared with unwavering

bright grin, “Uncle Cole, you

“…Abby,” she started, but before she could figure out what to

stormed in, his face flushed with anger and his eyes red–rimmed from crying. Without hesitation,

to stumble back a

mom away!” he shouted, his small body trembling with emotion. “Get out, all of you! I don’t

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