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 instant.

Sharp. Absolute.

chuckled awkwardly.

Sarah said nothing.

didn't owe anyone

next few days were relentless. STARLINE

lining up for negotiations. Cole

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

Flora.

she stepped forward. "Mr. Cole," she greeted, her

polite acknowledgment.

who she was one of Linda's friends,

circles but never

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

Flora, our

gave a brief nod.

like to sit and chat

attention had

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

in his chest

time. I

glance at Flora, he

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

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

her? No matter how much she tried to gain his attention, his

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