Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception

Chapter 55

Sarah’s cheeks flushed slightly, but she smiled back.

Thank you, Leo. You’re too kind.” She grabbed her clutch and stepped out, locking the door behind her.

As they walked to the car, Sarah spoke casually.

“By the way, I’ve decided I can start working at the company tomorrow. I think I’m ready to get back into the swing of things.”

Leo’s face lit up. “That’s great news! Everyone’s going to be thrilled to have you there. Oh, and speaking of tomorrow, there’s a new hire joining the team as well. You’ll be starting on the same day.”

“Really?” Sarah asked, her curiosity piqued. “Who’s the new person?”

Leo’s eyes gleamed as he explained.

“She’s a design genius. Her sense of color and space is unmatched, and she’s incredibly talented. She’s going to be a real asset to the team.”

Sarah’s expression shifted slightly. “What’s her name?”

“Linda,” Leo replied, glancing at her.

The name hit Sarah like a jolt. She froze for a moment, her hand tightening around her clutch. “Linda?” she repeated, her voice quieter.

“Yes,” Leo said, noticing her reaction. “Do you know her?*

Sarah let out a slow breath. “If it’s the same Linda that I am imagining then that Linda is…. well, she’s Arnold’s mistress.”

widened in shock. “What?”

her voice steady but tinged with bitterness. “I

his hair, processing the revelation.

I knew a bit about

her there, Leo. Not after

grew serious as he

comfortable with Linda being at the company, I’ll make sure this matter is handled. I’ll talk to the board if

blinked in surprise, her voice softening.

decision. She is a genius in the design world, and losing her might

bring something worthwhile to the table. Linda might have talent, but she’s

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guard by his sincerity, “You really mean that?”

say it if I didn’t,” Leo replied, his gaze

vision and creativity. It’s your

apart.

Linda is a small price to pay if it means protecting you and your

“I don’t even know what to say. You’ve always been supportive, Leo, but

the truth, Sarah,” Leo

strange to me. Our policies and standards are strict, and I can’t imagine why she’d choose

tilted his head thoughtfully. “You think she has ulterior

before replying. “I can’t rule it out. But as far as I know, she doesn’t have any way

asked, his