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.

Sarah stepped onto the

of modern design, its sleek marble floors reflecting the dazzling chandeliers

space, occupied by industry leaders, reporters, and investors, all awaiting insights from

the occasional

the podium, his well-tailored suit emphasizing his

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

voice carried an authoritative weight,

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

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

paused and gestured toward Sarah, indicating that

Why her?

one of the most critical parts of the conference. Surely, Leo would have wanted to handle this himself. Yet, here

settled back in his

Then Sarah began speaking.

filled the room with an unexpected

was laced with clarity, making complex advancements sound accessible,

The audience was engaged.

Dalton, however, barely listened.

Studio had carefully prepared a script for her. How else could

his arms, dismissing her

then he caught sight of

gaze fixed on

Dalton narrowed his eyes.

his perspective, Sarah's words held little weight. Yet, to Cole,

slightly and snorted in his

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

no

scheduled a visit to Linda's

with Leo, he

..

studio exuded elegance, from the pristine white walls to the carefully placed designer furniture that subtly showcased her refined taste. The lighting was warm yet sophisticated, casting a golden

carrying a hint