Chapter 156
The airport, the people around them, the waiting client—all of it faded for a moment.
Arnold was watching her the way he always did, with an intensity that was impossible to ignore. He didn't blink, didn't waver. Then, with that deep, steady voice of his, he spoke.
"When are you free these days?"
"Whenever I'm not free," she answered evenly.
The client, standing nearby, raised an eyebrow, surprised by her distant tone toward the Alpha.
Arnold, however, didn't react. Instead, a small, knowing smile played at the corners of his lips. He tilted his head slightly, studying her. "Alex misses you."
Sarah stilled.
Alex.
She had been prepared for anything-manipulation, teasing, even veiled threats -but not this. Not the mention of Alex.
A flicker of something softened in her eyes, but it was gone in an instant. She forced herself to remain detached.
"I already spent time with him this month," she said coolly. "I don't have time for more."
Arnold raised an eyebrow at that, his expression unreadable. But he didn't press further. He only gave her a long look, then stepped back.
They parted without another word.
As soon as he was gone, the client turned to her with barely concealed curiosity. "Are you and Arnold a couple?"
reaction was
Sharp. Absolute.
client chuckled awkwardly. "You look
Sarah said nothing.
didn't owe anyone an
relentless. STARLINE Studio was busier than
for
the bustling environment, assessing. But before
Flora.
moment she saw him, smoothing her hair quickly as she stepped
head in polite acknowledgment.
she was one of Linda's friends, someone who hovered
but never quite
beside Flora spoke up, eager
Flora, our company's design
gave a brief nod. "I
smile brightened. "Would you like to sit and chat for a
Cole's attention had
he spotted Sarah. She was working, her expression
in his chest tightened
"Not today. I don't have time.
without another glance at Flora, he walked away toward
away without another word. Her hands clenched into tight fists,
to take a deep breath, but resentment simmered beneath her calm
always indifferent to her? No matter how much she tried to gain his
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