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

Chapter 145

Alex nodded eagerly, his expression animated. "Yeah! We played a lot!" He

paused for a moment, as if remembering something important, then straightened up, looking proud. "Oh! You probably don't know Cole and Abby," he said. "Abby is my friend, and she's really nice! And guess what?"

Sarah tilted her head slightly, waiting for him to continue.

"I told her about you," Alex announced, puffing out his little chest. "And she said she knows a really pretty and gentle aunt who wants to meet you!" His excitement was contagious, his small hands moving animatedly as he spoke.

Sarah smiled but didn't say anything. She listened to him chatter as she led him to the dinner table.

They ate together, their conversation lighthearted, filled with Alex's stories about school and his friends.

For a little while, she allowed herself to relax and simply enjoy the moment. But tomorrow, work awaited.

STARLINE Studio had recently secured a partnership with Dalton and Cole.

However, there is still a part of the business that has not been able to find a suitable partner for the time being.

To address this, the company had spent weeks preparing for a merchants' conference-an event designed to expand their influence and attract potential investors.

On Monday morning, after dropping Alex off at school, Sarah drove straight to the event venue.

The hotel was already bustling with activity when she arrived. Inside, Leo and the other executives were making last-minute preparations.

As one of the company's lead technicians, Sarah was scheduled to take the stage, presenting STARLINE Studio's latest technological advancements and answering questions from the media.

It was an important role, one that placed her directly in the spotlight.

Backstage, she skimmed through her notes while Leo reviewed the schedule.

Moments later, Cole and Dalton arrived.

Dalton barely acknowledged her presence, but Cole's eyes lingered on her for a moment before he shifted his attention to the stage.

Twenty minutes later, it was time.

stepped

of modern design, its sleek

grand space, occupied by industry leaders, reporters, and investors, all awaiting insights from STARLINE Studio's top

with hushed conversations and the occasional rustle of notepads as attendees

the podium, his well-tailored

ease, outlining the company's future goals, its expanding partnerships, and the cutting-edge technology that

authoritative weight, commanding attention

among the crowd, listened with only mild interest. His gaze occasionally flickered toward his watch, as if silently willing

were filled with rehearsed optimism and

paused and gestured toward Sarah, indicating that she would take over the

Why her?

Leo would have wanted to handle this himself. Yet, here he was, handing it

in his

Then Sarah began speaking.

the room with an unexpected confidence.

gave was laced with clarity, making complex advancements sound accessible, even to those unfamiliar with the intricacies

The audience was engaged.

Dalton, however, barely listened.

prepared a script for her. How else could she

back, he crossed his arms, dismissing her

he caught

was fully absorbed, his posture attentive, his gaze fixed on Sarah. Unlike Dalton, who found the presentation unremarkable, Cole seemed

Dalton narrowed his eyes.

weight. Yet, to

his mind,

to discuss potential collaborations. Excitement rippled through the room, deals being negotiated in

had no

already scheduled a visit to Linda's newly opened studio

after a quick word with Leo, he left without a second

..

walls to the carefully placed designer furniture that subtly showcased her refined taste. The lighting was warm yet sophisticated, casting a golden glow across the polished

voice carrying a hint of