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

Chapter 97

Chapter 97

Linda froze and pursed her lips.

She took a slow breath, regaining her composure. A forced smile appeared on her lips. “Is that so? I suppose it must be Leo’s doing,” she murmured, trying to sound indifferent.

But deep down, she couldn’t shake the bitterness.

Tonight was supposed to be her night. She had planned everything so carefully, ensured that her event would be the highlight.

Yet, in the end, the person she wanted to impress the most hadn’t even bothered to show up.

And worse–Colton, a man of importance, had chosen Sarah’s side.

As she raised her glass to her lips, her mind was already working, calculating her next move.

This wasn’t over.

Linda’s expression stiffened, her fingers tightening subtly around the delicate stem of her wine glass.

She forced herself to exhale slowly, willing her frustration to dissipate. *It doesn’t matter,* she told herself. Even if Colton had chosen to show up at Sarah’s event, it wouldn’t change the inevitable.

Sarah lacked the charm and ability to hold his interest for long. She was simply an insignificant distraction.

Still… something gnawed at her.

Where was Arnold?

For a brief moment, she entertained the possibility that he, too, had gone to Sarah’s side.

The idea made her stomach tighten, but she quickly dismissed it.

No, Arnold was practical, indifferent to sentiment. There was no reason for him to waste his time on Sarah’s banquet.

And yet…

discussion had started between Sarah and Colton. Leo had joined in, and for the first time that evening, Sarah found herself somewhat at ease. She still felt

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voice cut through

being late.”

Sarah’s breath hitched.

that

turned, her heart betraying her by

His tall, lean figure exuded quiet authority, as

the guests, but when they settled on Sarah, something unreadable flashed within

sudden pause when the doors to the banquet hall swung open.

the old lady herself,

forward with a composed, almost deliberate pace, carrying a neatly wrapped gift box. His

placing the gift on the table before her.

silent as everyone turned their eyes to the old lady, waiting for her

few moments, her fingers lightly

nodded once–acknowledging his words, but offering nothing

said coolly, her voice

enthusiasm was evident, and a

in the air was thick, like a weight pressing down on the

hurt by the old lady’s indifference,

where he took an

said nothing. Colton, however, raised an

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placement.

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