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?"

was instant.

Sharp. Absolute.

chuckled awkwardly.

Sarah said nothing.

owe anyone

few days were relentless. STARLINE Studio was busier than ever,

up for negotiations.

the building, his sharp eyes scanned the bustling environment, assessing. But before he could move toward his

Flora.

smoothing her hair quickly as she stepped forward. "Mr. Cole," she greeted, her voice carrying an

polite

who she was one of Linda's friends, someone

circles but never quite belonged in

eager to make introductions.

Flora, our company's

brief nod.

brightened. "Would you like to sit and chat for a

attention had already

She was working, her expression focused, her presence effortlessly

his

he responded, "Not today. I don't have time. I am going over there and

Flora, he walked away toward

walked away without another word. Her hands clenched into tight fists, nails digging into her palms until it

forced herself to take a deep breath, but resentment simmered beneath her calm

how much she tried to

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