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

Chapter 171

Linda, however, remained completely unfazed.

A faint smile lingered on her lips as she elegantly lifted her glass, her posture relaxed, as if the conversation was of no concern to her. She didn't even glance at Flora, nor did she comment on Cole's reaction.

That made Flora even more uneasy.

She wanted answers. She needed to know what was going on. But she also knew that pressing the matter now, in front of everyone, would only make things worse.

The meal continued, but the atmosphere had shifted.

Cole's disinterest in Flora was evident in the way he spoke to her....short, indifferent, and dismissive.

When she tried to engage him in conversation, he barely looked at her.

Flora: "Cole, did you see the latest Fashion campaign? I heard there is new talent hiring going on every where "

Cole: "Mm. That so?"* He didn't even glance up from his plate.

Later, when Flora attempted to compliment him, hoping to draw his attention:

Flora: "Your performance at the last showcase was incredible. Everyone was talking about it."

Cole: "If you say so."* His tone was flat, as if the topic barely interested him.

Each response chipped away at her confidence, making it painfully obvious....Cole simply didn't care. Charles, on the other hand, seemed pleased with himself, as if he had confirmed something he had been suspecting.

And Linda....Linda was simply watching.

Then, halfway through the meal, as if remembering something, Charles suddenly turned to Linda with a thoughtful expression. "By the way," he said, setting his glass down. "STARLINE Studios is expanding. Any plans to try out for STARLINE Studios again?"

Linda finally looked up.

sharp in her gaze, something calculating.

Studios, huh?" she

heard

just saying, it'd be interesting to see if you could secure a spot this time. You know how

voice was smooth, almost amused. "But competition isn't really a problem for me, is

been abroad the other day, she was already well

technology was cutting-edge, leagues ahead

a significant boost to her career, opening doors to new opportunities, networking with influential figures,

there was

Sarah got in her way,

fingers traced the rim of her wine glass, her expression calm, but a sharp glint flickered in her eyes. She had worked too hard to

her, Charles observed her

a friend yesterday," he said, his tone casual, yet laced with amusement. "He

addition to recruiting techniciansnet

trying

management-level talents.

He

carefully. "As

concerned, Leo didn't reserve any management

In question was,

A brief silence followed.

her lips curving into a

remained steady, but inwardly, her thoughts shifted rapidly. This

Studio expanding,

the

being supported, such a move would have been almost inevitable. Yet, O Leo.....who was known for being

could only mean

had shifted between Leo