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

Chapter 172

Even if Leo hadn't reserved a management position for her, that didn't mean she was out of the game. If she had Colton's backing, she wouldn't need Leo's favor to secure a foothold.

He sipped his drink and remained silent, letting the conversation play out.

Since the end of last year, Sarah had already planned to dedicate more time to her research.

Giving STARLINE Studio to people who are good at managing it was a decision she made after discussing with Leo, and professional management talents should be recruited for the specific management work.

This is for the sake of the long-term development of STARLINE Studio. What's more, Sarah is not a person who likes to take over the power.

Recently, her focus had been entirely on her thesis. She had poured countless hours into refining it, fine-tuning every argument, ensuring every piece of data supported her conclusions.

By the time she finally submitted it to Colton, exhaustion clung to her like a second skin.

That afternoon, she received his reply.

**Colton:** *[Come over with Leo this evening.]*

Sarah stared at the message for a moment, then exhaled slowly. Colton wasn't one for unnecessary words....his invitation likely meant he had serious feedback.

When they met later that evening, Colton wasted no time. After their initial discussion, he leaned back in his chair and regarded her with an appraising look. "I'm quite optimistic about your research results," he said. "There are several people who want to meet you. A business meeting is coming up in a few days....I want you to attend it as my disciple."

Sarah didn't hesitate. "Good."

was already working through the implications. Colton's approval carried weight,

off immediately." He smirked, shaking his head. "Don't know how she, of all people, has the audacity to keep submitting

softly but said

was

companies will be attending." He wiped his mouth, then added, "I'll be traveling, so I need you

Sarah nodded. "No problem."

arrived at the

media representatives. The air buzzed with conversations, calculated negotiations happening at every table. Sarah moved with quiet confidence, aware

just physically, but in the intricate web of corporate

unexpected

Arnold.

of the conference

the business world, but

to check messages, giving herself an excuse not

had already noticed

before settling on her face.

seem to have lost weight," he remarked.

beneath the

Sarah didn't respond.

She didn't need to.