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."

already working through the implications. Colton's approval carried weight, and if he was recommending her, it meant doors were about to

dinner, the conversation drifted toward STARLINE Studio. Leo, ever casual, remarked, "Saw Linda's resume this afternoon. Passed it off immediately." He smirked, shaking his head. "Don't know how she, of all people, has the audacity to keep submitting applications

chuckled softly but

tone was dismissive, but Sarah knew that Linda wasn't the type to give up easily. She was ambitious....calculating. She wouldn't stop at rejection. There was always another

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

Sarah nodded. "No problem."

next day, she arrived

media representatives. The air buzzed with conversations, calculated negotiations happening at every table.

the intricate web of corporate strategy where alliances were formed and broken in a single

an unexpected

Arnold.

of the

slowed. She had known he was involved in the

glanced at her phone, pretending to check messages, giving herself an excuse not to approach him. She had

had

settling on

remarked. His tone was neutral, but

trace of something deeper beneath the words.

Sarah didn't respond.

She didn't need to.