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 onto the

of modern design, its sleek marble

industry leaders, reporters, and investors,

conversations and the occasional rustle of notepads as attendees prepared to take

his well-tailored suit

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

an authoritative weight, commanding attention

gaze occasionally flickered toward his watch, as

corporate speeches were filled with rehearsed optimism and technical jargon-necessary, perhaps, but hardly

and gestured toward Sarah, indicating that she would

Why her?

the product and its technology was one of the most critical parts of the conference. Surely, Leo would have wanted to handle this himself.

settled back in

Then Sarah began speaking.

authoritative, filled the room with an unexpected

she gave was laced with clarity, making complex advancements sound accessible, even

The audience was engaged.

Dalton, however, barely listened.

else could she speak so smoothly?

crossed his arms, dismissing

caught sight of

a few rows ahead, Cole was fully absorbed, his posture attentive, his gaze fixed on Sarah. Unlike Dalton,

Dalton narrowed his eyes.

held little weight. Yet, to Cole, they seemed to

slightly and snorted in his mind, thinking Cole was

up, investors and media personnel swarmed Leo and Sarah, eager to discuss potential collaborations. Excitement

no intention

already scheduled a visit to Linda's

with Leo, he left without a second

..

showcased her refined taste. The lighting was warm yet sophisticated, casting a golden glow across the polished floors.

her voice carrying a hint of