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The airport, the people around them, the waiting client-all of it faded for a moment.

Arnold was watching her the way he always did, with an intensity that was impossible to ignore. He didn't blink, didn't waver. Then, with that deep, steady voice of his, he spoke.

"When are you free these days?"

"Whenever I'm not free," she answered evenly.

The client, standing nearby, raised an eyebrow, surprised by her distant tone toward the Alpha.

Arnold, however, didn't react. Instead, a small, knowing smile played at the corners of his lips. He tilted his head slightly, studying her. "Alex misses you." Nora stilled.

Alex.

She had been prepared for anything-manipulation, teasing

mention of Alex.

even veiled threats-but not this. Not the

A flicker of something softened in her eyes, but it was gone in an instant. She forced herself to remain

detached.

"I already spent time with him this month," she said coolly. "I don't have time for more."

Arnold raised an eyebrow at that, his expression unreadable. But he didn't press further. He only gave her a long look, then stepped back.

They parted without another word.

As soon as he was gone, the client turned to her with barely concealed curiosity. "Are you and Arnold a couple?"

Nora's reaction was instant. "No."noveldrama

Sharp. Absolute.

The client chuckled awkwardly. "You look good together."

Nora said nothing.

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garased the using anann, assessing But

She flushed the moment the saw hún, smoothing her hair quickly as she stepped forward. "Mr. Cole," she

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Cole inclined his head in polite acknowledgment. He didn't say much.

He knew who she was-one of Linda's friends, someone who hovered in influential circles but never quite belonged in thera

The employee beside Flora spoke up, eager to make introductions. "Mr. Cole, this is Flora, our company's design director"

Cole gave a brief nod. "I know"

Flora's smile brightened. "Would you like to sit and chat for a while?"

But Cole's attention had already shifted.

Past her, across the room, he spotted Nora. She was working, her expression focused, her presence effortlessly commanding

Something in his chest tightened slightly.

Without hesitation, he responded, "Not today. I don't have time. I am going over there and talk about

things"..

Then, without another glance at Flora, he walked away toward Nora.

Flora barely concealed her frustration as Cole walked away without another word.

Her hands clenched into tight fists, nails digging into her palms until it stung.

She forced herself to take a deep breath, but resentment simmered beneath her calm exterior.

Why was Cole always indifferent to her? No matter how much she tried to gain his attention, his gaze never lingered. And yet, with Nora.....

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She glanced toward the window and saw Cole approaching Nora, his posture relaxed, his expression unreadable. Flora bit the inside of her cheek. Even if she didn't want to admit it, there was something different in the way he interacted with Nora.

Meanwhile, Cole had already reached Nora's side.

"Nora," he greeted, his voice steady but carrying an unusual warmth.

Nora looked up from the stack of papers she was reviewing. She hadn't seen Cole in weeks, not since their last tense exchange before he left for his clan's affairs. She had thought he would remain distant, yet here he was, standing before her like nothing had changed.

"My company is hosting a reception this weekend," he continued, watching her carefully. "Will you be attending?"

Nora didn't hesitate. "I will."

Cole smiled slightly, as if pleased with her response.

Over the past few months, his attitude toward her had shifted dramatically. Where there had once been hostility and indifference, there was now courtesy, even something bordering on familiarity. He wasn't the same man who had once regarded her with skepticism.

Still, Nora didn't overthink it. Regardless of his reasons, Cole had helped her in critical moments. Attending his event was the least she could do.

"Good," Cole said. "It'll be an honor to have you there."

Before their conversation could continue, a few employees approached Nora with work-related inquiries. Seeing that she was busy, Cole stepped aside but didn't leave. Instead, he stood nearby, listening to the discussion and occasionally adding a comment of his own.

Upstairs, Linda finished her meeting and noticed Flora looking visibly upset. "What's wrong?" Linda asked, adjusting the bracelet on her wrist.

Flora pointed toward the window. "Cole's down there."

Linda followed her gaze and saw Cole talking to Nora. He wasn't just conversing- there was a particular gentleness in his demeanor. It was enough to make Flora uneasy.

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After Left Alpha father and son went crazy