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.

could fully process the situation, Arnold made

slice of cake on

Dalton's jaw tightened slightly.

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

however, did not reach

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

speak, but the subtle way his fingers curled against the plate betrayed something

found himself

Arnold for quite some time and understood that Arnold was not one to grow close to people easily.

step forward, he approached Arnold with

wine, glanced at him

Arnold's hand. He tilted his head slightly, feigning curiosity. "Who's

was casual,

glint flashing through his eyes. He didn't answer immediately, instead swirling the liquid in his own

fueled Dalton's curiosity. There was something

could press further, Arnold bid

you could you please excuse me for a

he strode away, heading toward

over in the direction he'd left, only to realize that Linda had somehow stood with Leo, and Sarah was walking towards the two

Dalton froze.

there, he was actually afraid