Chapter 103
Charles’s eyes widened slightly. “She really went through with it?”
Vincent nodded. “No hesitation.”
Arnold picked up the envelope, his fingers brushing over the smooth paper. He opened it and skimmed through the contents, his expression unreadable.
He had expected this. He had known it was coming.
And yet, as he read over her signature at the bottom, something about it felt strangely final.
He closed the folder and set it down.
“There’s more property and shares involved than I expected,” Arnold said evenly. “It’ll take time to process everything.”
Vincent shrugged. “That’s your part to handle. Let me know when it’s done.”
Charles, who had been silently observing, shook his head in disbelief. “I really thought she’d hold out longer.”
Vincent exhaled. “No. She’s already let go.”
Arnold said nothing. He leaned back in his chair, staring at the papers for a long moment before finally moving them to the side.
There was work to do.
Meanwhile, across the city, at Starline Studio, the office phone was ringing non–stop.
Employees rushed back and forth, trying to keep up with the flood of calls.
One assistant groaned as she picked up the phone yet again. “Hello, Starline Studio-”
Before she could finish, another line rang. Then another.
The phones were practically overheating.
The ringing phones barely paused between calls.
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Employees at Starline Studio scurried back and forth, answering inquiries, arranging meetings, and managing the overwhelming influx of interest in studio’s latest project.
A high–end fashion brand–was still in its early stages, yet the industry had already caught wind of it.
Investors, designers, and businessmen alike were eager to get involved, turning the office into a battlefield of negotiations.
Nora sat at her desk, flipping through fabric samples while Leo stood beside her, reviewing the initial brand strategy. Despite the surrounding chaos, they both remained focused.
Another phone rang. Without looking up, Leo gestured at it. “Can you get that?”
Nora reached for the receiver, pressing it to her ear. “Star Studio, this is Nora speaking.”
The voice on the other end hesitated for a second, as if caught off guard. Then, a familiar tone came through.
“Nora?”
She froze. Her fingers tightened slightly around the receiver. “Cole?”
For a moment, neither of them spoke. The name alone stirred up memories–some sharp, some bitter.
Cole, on the other end, recovered first. “I wasn’t expecting you to pick up.” His voice was smooth, professional, but there was something in his tone that suggested mild discomfort.
“Neither was 1,” Nora admitted, her voice steady despite the surprise.
Cole cleared his throat. “I’m calling to discuss a potential partnership.”
Just as Nora was about to respond, the phone was abruptly pulled from her hand.
Leo took the receiver, his expression impassive. His voice, however, carried an edge of cool detachment. “Whatever you need to discuss, you can talk to me.”
There was a beat of silence before Cole let out a light chuckle. “I see. Well, I was hoping to explore ant investment opportunity with your new brand.”
Leo leaned against the desk, his tone polite but distant. “We appreciate the interest. What exactly are you proposing?”
“I’ll be in town for business,” Cole explained. “I thought we could meet for dinner and discuss investment possibilities.”
Leo didn’t hesitate. Unfortunately, my schedule is full. If I find the time, I’ll contact you.”
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I still don’t see the regret from her husband and son No divorce yet I would like to see Nora and Cole hooking up together...
neverending story.....repeated same story lines....boring...
What a bad spot for the book to come to an end, I truly do hope there is more to come would be sad to not have a ending to this story........
This page has repeated same story lines that was already said.......
Iam kinda wondering if the writer may speak another language??? Cause iam noting that some of the words kind of seem like another language I could be wrong but every page has a spelling mistake it's making it hard to understand most of what is happening in the book....
Iam loving this book so far but it would have been much better if someone had prof read it 1st there is alot of spelling mistakes some of which I knew what was meant but some I have no clue at all....
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