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

Chapter 158

Dalton, keenly perceptive, picked up on the lack of warmth in Leo's voice.

For a while now, he had been trying to build a better relationship with Leo. Despite their business collaborations, Leo never seemed particularly interested in deepening their association.

Dalton didn't take offense. He was used to social maneuvering. Besides, at that moment, someone else approached them, pulling his attention away.

With a polite nod, he excused himself and moved toward the crowd.

Dalton had always been adept at reading people, and he knew when he wasn't welcomed. Still, the indifference from Leo had begun to grate on him, especially since their business collaborations had required more frequent interaction lately.

But now, something else captured his attention.

As he moved toward the quieter section of the venue, his steps came to an abrupt halt.

Just ahead, framed against the soft glow of the decorative sconces, were two familiar figures.

Arnold and Sarah.

The sight struck him with a strange sense of déjà vu.

The scene of Arnold and Sarah cuddling together a month or two ago came flooding back to him.

The two of them had such a natural vibe, like they'd known each other for years, but how could Sarah - a woman who always harbored jealousy and was incompetent - know a big shot like Alpha Arnold?

His gaze sharpened.

the situation, Arnold made

picked up a plate and carefully placed a slice of cake on it. Then, without a word,

Dalton's jaw tightened slightly.

was it overly intimate. But something about it felt personal, as though an entire

not reach

plate for a second, then lifted her gaze to meet Arnold's. There

but the subtle way his fingers curled

himself

Arnold was not one to grow close to people easily. Yet, with Sarah,

step forward, he approached Arnold with a polite nod.

wine, glanced at him and smiled. "Dalton. Enjoying the

Arnold's hand. He tilted his

was

his eyes. He didn't answer immediately, instead swirling the liquid in his own glass as if contemplating. Then, with a light smirk, he said, "Does

nonchalance only fueled Dalton's curiosity. There was something strategic about Arnold's

press further, Arnold bid

you please excuse me

strode away, heading

only to realize that Linda had somehow stood with Leo, and Sarah was walking towards the two of

Dalton froze.

in such a hurry to get over there, he was actually afraid