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.”

in shock. “What?”

pain in my life,” Sarah said, her voice steady but tinged with bitterness. “I can’t believe

his hair, processing the

mean, I knew a bit about your family

Leo. Not after everything she’s done. I can’t work with

serious as he absorbed Sarah’s concerns.

not comfortable with Linda being at the company, I’ll

in surprise, her voice

it’s not an easy decision. She is a genius in the design world, and losing her might not be ideal for the

genius is only valuable when they bring something worthwhile

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eyebrow, caught off guard by his sincerity, “You really

didn’t,” Leo replied, his

built this company’s reputation with your vision and creativity. It’s your heart and soul

apart.

someone like Linda is a small price to pay if it means protecting you and your peace of mind.”

what to

Sarah,” Leo said simply.

are strict, and I can’t imagine why she’d choose us over other opportunities.

thoughtfully. “You

rule it out. But as far as I know, she doesn’t have any way of knowing that I’m connected to the company.

Leo asked, his