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.

client chuckled awkwardly. "You

Sarah said nothing.

owe anyone

were relentless. STARLINE

for negotiations. Cole

bustling environment, assessing. But before

Flora.

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

his head in polite acknowledgment. He didn't say

one of Linda's friends, someone who hovered

but never quite

spoke up, eager to make introductions. "Mr. Cole,

our company's

a brief nod. "I

you like to sit and chat for

attention had

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

in his chest tightened

hesitation, he responded, "Not today. I don't have time. I am

at Flora, he walked away

Her hands clenched into tight fists, nails digging into her

breath, but resentment simmered beneath her

No matter how much she tried to gain his attention, his gaze

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