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Chapter 140

The restaurant hummed with a low murmur of conversation, waiters weaving between tables, balancing trays of

steaming dishes and finely plated appetizers.

The scent of roasted meats and delicate spices lingered in the air, creating an atmosphere of understated

luxury.

Cole sat at the head of the table, his sharp, discerning gaze flickered over the room, yet his mind was

elsewhere.

He had always been good at controlling his emotions, but tonight, a subtle crease lined his brow, betraying his

distraction.

Seated beside him, Flora was dressed to impress-an elegant black dress with delicate lace accents hugged

her frame, her hair styled to perfection.

She had carefully curated her appearance, ensuring she looked both sophisticated and alluring.

But it seemed none of it had any effect.

“Cole, have you seen the latest design proposals from the Paris team?” she asked, her voice carrying an

intentionally casual lilt. “I heard they're integrating-"

She stopped mid-sentence, realizing that Cole wasn’t even pretending to listen.

His attention had shifted entirely, his gaze now resting on the little girl beside him.

“Abby, are you thirsty?” His voice softened as he reached for a bottle of water, unscrewing the cap before

offering it to her.

Abby, who had been quietly observing her surroundings, looked up at him and nodded. “A little,” she

admitted.

Cole handed her the bottle, watching as she took a couple of small sips. She smiled brightly. “Thanks, uncle!”

Then, just as quickly, she turned her focus back to Alex, eager to restheir conversation.

Flora, momentarily stunned, forced a light laugh, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

She wasn’t used to being ignored so completely-especially not by Cole. Normally, men sought her attention, yet

Cole remained distant, his indifference as firm as ever.

Trying not to let her irritation show, she picked up her wine glass and took a slow sip, her lips pressing together

in thinly veiled frustration.

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Meanwhile, Abby and Alex were lost in their own world, their conversation shifting toward childhood memories

and the things they cherished.

Abby held up a pink bunny doll. The doll’s big fluffy cars dangled down, making it a joy to look at, “Look, it's a

doll | recently acquired!”

Alex wasn’t interested in dolls, but his eyes widened in surprise when he saw the pink bunny doll.

“Wait, is this really yours? | saw this before! It's supposed to be a prize for the top three finishers in the race in

the arcade! Did Uncle Cole get it for you?”

Abby was all smiles as she shook her head. “No.”

Alex took the doll and hugged it, feeling the delicate, fluffy touch of the doll in his arms and said enviously,

“That's great! When my mom is free, I'll ask her to bringone back.”

Their conversation then shifted toward gaming, their voices animated with excitement.

“My aunt is super good at games,” Abby announced proudly, sitting up straighter. “She beatsevery

time!”

Alex grinned. “Well, my mom is great at games too! She never loses!”

Abby's eyes sparkled with excitement. “Then next time, let’s have a match! My aunt versus your mom!”

Alex nodded eagerly. “Deal!”

Cole, who had been observing the exchange, felt an unfamiliar warmth settle in his chest. It was rare for him to

lower his guard, but watching the two children chat so openly brought a sense of ease that he seldom

experienced.

Across the table, Charles finally cleared his throat, shifting the conversation back to business. “Cole,” he said, his

tone measured, “Has there been any trouble with the collaboration with STARLINE Studio?”

Cole, pulling himself from his thoughts, shook his head. “No issues. Everything has been smooth.”

Charles raised an eyebrow. “No surprises?”

“None.” Cole confirmed.

Charles leaned back slightly, his fingers tapping against the tablecloth.

*None?*

He had expected *something*-a complication, a delay, anything that might prove his assumptions about Nora

correct. He had been so certain that she had climbed her way up through manipulation, through

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then that meant Nora waurt just competant.

She was “capable*

The realization sat uncomfortably in his stomach.

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Cole nodded.

Linda hummed thoughtfully. “Interesting

Flora, sensing the shift in conversation, forced a smile. “Well, | suppose even Nora can be useful when the puts

in enough effort.”

Her words were light, but the underlying condescension was clear.

Cole, however, remained silent, his thoughts elsewhere.

The dinner continued with idle chatter, yet for the first time, the conversation around Nora did not include

dismissive laughter or sarcastic remarks.

Instead, there was something else in the air-something closer to quiet reassessment.

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Returning home, Nora changed into comfortable clothes and spent streading through research

documents. Her mind remained sharp even late into the night, absorbing information, making notes

where necessary.

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“Nora,” his voice was calm,

professional. “Arnold askedto

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