Chapter 117

Charles’s eyes widened slightly. “She really went through with it?”

Vincent nodded. “No hesitation.”

Arnold picked up the envelope, his fingers brushing over the smooth paper. He opened it and skimmed through the contents, his expression unreadable.

He had expected this. He had known it was coming.

And yet, as he read over her signature at the bottom, something about it felt strangely final.

He closed the folder and set it down.

“There’s more property and shares involved than I expected,” Arnold said evenly. “It’ll take time to process everything.”

Vincent shrugged. “That’s your part to handle. Let me know when it’s done.”

Charles, who had been silently observing, shook his head in disbelief. “I really thought she’d hold out

longer.”

Vincent exhaled. “No. She’s already let go.”

Arnold said nothing. He leaned back in his chair, staring at the papers for a long moment before finally moving them to the side.

There was work to do.

Meanwhile, across the city, at Starline Studio, the office phone was ringing non–stop.

Employees rushed back and forth, trying to keep up with the flood of calls.

One assistant groaned as she picked up the phone yet again. “Hello, Starline Studio-”

she could finish, another line rang.

were practically

barely

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arranging meetings, and managing the overwhelming

still in its early stages, yet the industry had already caught wind of it.

were eager to get involved, turning

while Leo stood beside her, reviewing the initial brand strategy. Despite the surrounding chaos, they both remained focused.

looking up, Leo gestured at

it to her ear. “Star Studio, this

end hesitated for a second, as if caught off guard. Then, a

“Sarah?”

Her fingers tightened slightly around the

The name alone stirred up memories–some

voice was smooth, professional, but there

I,” Sarah admitted, her voice

cleared his throat. “I’m calling to discuss a potential

to respond, the phone was abruptly pulled

His voice, however, carried an edge of cool detachment.

need to discuss, you

“I see. Well, I was hoping to explore an

but distant. “We appreciate

proposing?”

in town for business,” Cole explained. “I thought we could meet for dinner and

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