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Charles scoffed. “And you think she wrote that email? Please. It was Leo. He’s just using her name to make her seem important.”

He gestured toward the center of the banquet hall, where Leo and Sarah were now the focus of attention.

Leo had just openly praised Sarah, emphasizing her contributions to STARLINE

People smiled politely, offering congratulations, but underneath, there was skepticism.

They saw her as Leo’s favorite, nothing more.

“See?” Charles said with a shrug. “Leo’s just propping her up. He’s completely mesmerized by her. And look–things are about to get interesting.”

At that moment, Clark stepped forward.

He approached Leo and Sarah, greeting Leo warmly with an easy smile. His expression was far less welcoming when his gaze flickered to Sarah.

Leo’s face darkened slightly as he saw Clark, his usual composure faltering just enough to be noticeable.

Clark, of course, noticed.

He was already irritated, convinced that Sarah had been whispering in Leo’s ear about what happened at STARLINE. He was certain she had poisoned Leo’s opinion of him.

This daughter of his is just too small–minded.

With an exaggerated smile, Clark turned back to Leo.

“I made a trip to STARLINE Studios two days ago,” he said smoothly. “I wonder if you know anything about it?”

Leo’s words hung in the air, his tone neutral but carrying an unmistakable finality. “She spoke to me. She declined,” he said, his expression unreadable. His arms were crossed, his stance firm, as if daring Clark to

argue.

didn’t immediately respond. His mind worked quickly, processing the

perhaps, he had underestimated how much influence She

personal grudges, yet she had declined like that,

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without hesitation

made it clear that there would be no easy way

Clark wasn’t ready to give up. He suppressed his irritation and forced himself to remain

strained smile. “Perhaps another whit to STARLINE Stadion will be in order. A new proposal, a different angle. Maybe I’ll find a time when Sarah it around.” He let

expected, Leo’s expression darkened. His sharp gaze locked onto Clark, and for a moment, it seemed like he might snap back with a

he could, a new voice

strained atmosphere. “Miss Sarah sent me an email Last time,” he said smoothly. “It was insightful, really helped me rethink a few things. I’ve prepared a new proposal myself. I was wondering if Miss Sarah and Mr. Leo would be

best, paused. He knew Cole had once been aligned with Arnold, treating Sarah

here he was, openly acknowledging her

small shift, but significant enough to soften

said, his tone less hostile than before. “If it’s for a serious discussion about the contract, I can

standing beside them, visibly stiffened. He had been completely sidelined from

interject, Cole turned his attention toward Sarah,

your availability.” His

Linda, standing a few feet away,

had noticed how the atmosphere shifted. Arnold, Cole, and even other influential figures had diverted their

always enjoyed being in the center of things, but now, her glow was

Especially Cole.

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approached Sarah for business reasons–after all, Cole had always been strategic, careful with his alliances.

something about the case of his interaction with Sarah

the stage lights brightened, casting a warm golden glow

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