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."

the implications. Colton's approval carried weight, and if he was

casual, remarked, "Saw Linda's resume this afternoon. Passed it off immediately." He smirked, shaking his head. "Don't know

softly but

easily. She was ambitious....calculating. She wouldn't stop at rejection. There was always another angle,

of companies will be attending."

Sarah nodded. "No problem."

she arrived at the conference

was filled with high-profile executives, business leaders, and media representatives. The air buzzed with

in the intricate web of corporate strategy where alliances

then, an unexpected

Arnold.

was one of the conference

a brief moment, Sarah's steps slowed. She had known he was involved in the business world, but she hadn't expected to see him here, in a position

pretending to check messages, giving herself an excuse not to approach him. She

had already noticed

on her face. A flicker of something....curiosity, amusement, maybe something else....passed

have lost weight," he remarked. His

deeper beneath

Sarah didn't respond.

She didn't need to.