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.

chuckled awkwardly. "You look good

Sarah said nothing.

owe anyone

STARLINE Studio was busier than ever,

for negotiations. Cole was

walked into the building, his sharp eyes scanned the bustling environment, assessing. But before he could

Flora.

smoothing her hair quickly as she stepped forward.

his head in polite acknowledgment. He

one of

circles but never

beside Flora spoke up, eager to make introductions.

our company's design

brief nod. "I

you like to sit and chat

attention had

spotted Sarah. She was working, her expression focused, her presence

his

today. I don't have time. I am

without another glance at Flora, he

frustration as Cole walked away without another word. Her hands clenched into tight fists, nails digging into her

a deep breath,

No matter how much she tried to gain his attention, his gaze never

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