Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception

Chapter 157

Linda, however, wasn't concerned. "He's just being polite. STARLINE Studio is valuable to him. It's business."

Charles, who had just arrived, caught part of the conversation and frowned. "What's going on? Where's Cole?"

Flora pointed again. "Down there. With Sarah."

Charles turned toward the window and immediately scoffed. "Come on, don't overthink it. Cole and Sarah? They're not dating. That's ridiculous.”

Flora glanced at him, reassured by his certainty. "You're sure?"

"A hundred percent," Charles said confidently. "Cole isn't the type to get involved with someone like Sarah."

Despite his words, Flora couldn't shake the unease settling in her chest.

***

Cole, meanwhile, had noticed the subtle glances from the second-floor window. Linda and Charles were watching. Without acknowledging them, he gave Sarah a small nod and excused himself.

Upstairs, he joined the others, engaging in small talk as expected. But on the drive home, his mind was elsewhere.

Out of nowhere, he turned to Charles and asked, "When does Arnold's rejection ceremony take place?"

aback by the question. He hadn't thought Cole cared much about Arnold and Sarah's unresolved

explained. "Something about a company under Arnold's name-it needs a transfer of ownership before the formalities can be done. But it

Cole nodded. "I see."

him, searching for any sign of what he

***

night of

in work, finalizing projects before leaving for the event. By the time they arrived, the venue was

the venue carried a crisp elegance, mingling with the faint notes of champagne and expensive cologne. The chandeliers above cast a warm, golden glow over the crowd, their reflections shimmering off the marble floors. Soft classical

near the entrance when he spotted

and for a brief moment, he stopped dead

understated dress tonight-midnight blue, smooth satin that traced her figure without being overly revealing. The off-shoulder design accentuated her delicate collarbones, while the fitted waistline emphasized her natural

styled in soft waves, cascading over her

even in casual settings—but

was something effortless about her presence,

stand

the type to be easily moved by appearances alone, but

expression smoothing into

Leo

Sarah replied, her tone

deep red gown, form-fitting, adorned with shimmering details that caught the light as she moved. Her makeup was flawlessly applied, her

moment she