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.”

his words

patient man. He had always been precise, deliberate… never rushing,

But this…

heart thudded uncomfortably.

if Arnold and I rejected each ter… that doesn’t mean

I can make you fall in love with me is up to me. As long as you don’t deny me the right

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an equation to be solved, a challenge he was willing to take

the cool fabric of the sheets. “Cole,” she murmured, trying to steady

business negotiation where persistence guarantees success. Feelings don’t work

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

You think people just wake up one day

in the moments, the choices, the things we do for each other. And I’m willing to show you…

to argue, but before she could, a small hand tugged at hers.

Aunt Nora to be my aunt!” Abby declared

a bright grin, “Uncle Cole, you must go

she started, but before she could figure out what

in, his face flushed with anger and

causing her to stumble back a

to take my mom away!” he shouted, his small body trembling with emotion. “Get

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