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.

could fully process the

plate and carefully placed a slice of cake on it. Then, without a word, he extended it

Dalton's jaw tightened slightly.

intimate. But something about it felt personal, as though an entire conversation was being exchanged

not reach

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

subtle way his

found himself narrowing

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

step forward, he approached Arnold with a polite nod. "Arnold," he greeted,

of wine, glanced at

flicked toward the second glass in Arnold's hand. He tilted his head slightly, feigning curiosity. "Who's the

question was casual, yet

swirling the liquid in his

fueled Dalton's curiosity. There was

further, Arnold

could you please excuse

he strode away,

that Linda had somehow

Dalton froze.

to get over there, he was actually afraid that Linda would be bullied

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