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

Chapter 133

Chapter 133

Dalton blinked.

His amusement subsided slightly, assuming that Leo had greeted her in advance.

He quickly hid the hint of disappointment and responded coldly, “Good cooperation.”

As they pulled up to the grand entrance of the hotel, the warm glow of chandeliers spilled onto the pavement, reflecting off the polished cars waiting at the valet. The evening air carried a crisp chill, a stark contrast to the tension that suddenly thickened the atmosphere.

Sarah stepped out of the car, her heels clicking softly against the marble steps.

Leo followed closely behind, his sharp gaze scanning their surroundings with habitual caution.

Just as they were about to head toward the elevator, Dalton came to a sudden halt, his attention snapping

to a familiar pair walking in from the opposite entrance.

Arnold and Linda.

For a brief moment, Dalton hesitated before deciding to acknowledge them. His lips curled into a practiced smile as he adjusted his jacket and took a step forward.

Leo and Sarah, however, shared a quick glance. They had no interest in lingering. Without a word, they walked straight to the elevator, their steps synchronized, their backs straight with quiet resolve.

Linda noticed this and felt a sting of dissatisfaction in her chest. They didn’t even spare her a second

glance.

She turned her attention back to Dalton, offering a delicate smile. “So, did you manage to secure the partnership?” she asked, her voice smooth but carrying an undertone of curiosity.

met her gaze with an air of indifference,

in her eyes before she concealed it behind another practiced smile. Because of Clark, she had been convinced that Dalton’s relationship

d caused

his own reckless actions–and more specifically, his attachment to her–tha the initial fallout with

as well.

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ever about not working with Dalton before.

how had this happened?

Leo changed his stance? Did this mean that when push came to shove, Len prioritized business over

fingers curled slightly

maybe Sarah wasn’t as indispensable to Leo as she had

thought sent an inexplicable ripple of satisfaction through her.

said lightly, “Congratulations.”

a short nod before stepping out of the elevator as soon as it reached his floor,

had reserved, his thoughts lingered momentarily on Sarah. She had been… measured tonight. Not cold, not openly hostile–just

necessarily a good thing.

glasses and soft murmurs

risks.

sat quietly, eating at a steady pace. She listened without showing

her, soon found himself noticing something peculiar.

interject, her insights

was merely present as a courtesy–perhaps out of obligation to Leo–but her input held weight. She wasn’t just a famous name attached to STARLINE Studios; she

She had strength.

his eyes slightly, intrigued despite

and walked toward the restroom. The momentary absence