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

Chapter 157

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?"

He hadn't thought Cole cared much about

explained. "Something about a company under Arnold's name-it needs a transfer of

Cole nodded. "I see."

sign of what he was thinking. But

***

night of

the day buried in work, finalizing projects before leaving for the

night air inside 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

had been waiting near the entrance when he

gaze landed on Sarah, and for a brief moment, he

that traced her figure without being overly revealing. The off-shoulder design

in soft waves, cascading

countless times before-at work, at meetings, even in casual settings—but

effortless about her presence, something unshaken

stand out, and yet,

his eyes. He wasn't the type to be easily moved by

seconds, he regained control, his expression smoothing into its usual calm as he

at Leo as

course," Sarah replied,

attention. A deep red gown, form-fitting, adorned with shimmering details that caught the light as she moved. Her

she saw

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