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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.

respond. His mind worked quickly, processing the

how much influence She had over

personal grudges,

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without hesitation

now Leo, standing firm beside her, made it clear that there would be no easy way to change

give up. He suppressed his irritation and forced himself to

trying,” he said with a 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 the last part

onto Clark, and for a moment, it seemed like he might snap

could, a new voice cut

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.

paused. He knew Cole had once been aligned with Arnold, treating Sarah coldly in the

was,

shift, but significant enough to

“If it’s for

stiffened. He had

Cole turned his attention toward Sarah, his

your schedule, Miss Sarah, I’d be happy to adjust to your availability.” His words were polite, but there

Linda, standing a few feet

how the atmosphere shifted.

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

Especially Cole.

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

about the case of his interaction with Sarah

brightened, casting a warm golden glow over the