Chapter 144
Chapter 144
Dalton, keenly perceptive, picked up on the lack of warmth in Leo’s voice.
For a while now, he had been trying to build a better relationship with Leo. Despite their business collaborations, Leo never seemed particularly interested in deepening their association.
Dalton didn’t take offense. He was used to social maneuvering. Besides, at that moment, someone else approached them, pulling his attention away.
With a polite nod, he excused himself and moved toward the crowd.
Dalton had always been adept at reading people, and he knew when he wasn’t welcomed. Still, the indifference from Leo had begun to grate on him, especially since their business collaborations had required more frequent interaction lately.
But now, something else captured his attention.
As he moved toward the quieter section of the venue, his steps came to an abrupt halt.
Just ahead, framed against the soft glow of the decorative sconces, were two familiar figures.
Arnold and Nora.
The sight struck him with a strange sense of déjà vu.
The scene of Arnold and Nora cuddling together a month or two ago came flooding back to him.
The two of them had such a natural vibe, like they’d known each other for years, but how could Nora – a woman who always harbored jealousy and was incompetent – know a big shot like Alpha Arnold?
His gaze sharpened.
Before he could fully process the situation, Arnold made a small movement.
He picked up a plate and carefully placed a slice of cake on it. Then, without a word, he extended it
toward Nora.
Dalton’s jaw tightened slightly.
It wasn’t a grand gesture, nor was it overly intimate. But something about it felt personal, as though an entire conversation was being exchanged in silence.
Nora, however, did not reach for it.
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She merely regarded the piste for a second, then lifted her gaze to meet Arnold’s. There was no hesitation, no warmth only quiet finality in her expression.
Arnold didn’t speak, but the subtle way his fingers curled against the plate betrayed something unspoken.
Dalton found himself narrowing his eyes.
This realization unsettled Dalton. He had known Arnold for quite some time and understood that Arnold
was not one to grow close to people easily. Yet, with Mora, he seemed at ease, as if they shared an unspoken understanding. The doubt in Dalton’s heart deepened. Something was off
Taking a decisive step forward, he approached Arnold with a polite nod. “Arnold,” he greeted, his tone
even.
Arnold, holding two glasses of wine, glanced at him and smiled. “Dalton. Enjoying the evening?”
Dalton’s gaze flicked toward the second glass in Arnold’s hand. He tilted his head slightly, feigning curiosity. “Who’s the other drink for?”
The question was casual, yet deliberate.
Arnold chuckled, a knowing glint flashing through his eyes. He didn’t answer immediately, instead swirling the liquid in his own glass as if contemplating. Then, with a light smirk, he said, “Does it matter?”
His nonchalance only fueled Dalton’s curiosity. There was something strategic about Arnold’s avoidance.
Before Dalton could press further, Arnold bid him farewell:
“If you could you please excuse me for a while?”
And he strode away, heading toward Linda.
Dalton frowned and looked over in the direction he’d left, only to realize that Linda had somehow stood with Leo, and Nora was walking towards the two of them.
Dalton froze.
Arnold was in such a hurry to get over there, he was actually afraid that Linda would be bullied by Nora and Leo, right?
Thinking of this, Dalton also walked over towards that side.
Arnold arrived just in time to hand Linda the drink, his casual demeanor masking the calculation in his actions. “Here,” he said, offering the glass before glancing at Leo. “What were you two talking about?”
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The readers' comments on the novel: After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret
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....
Is there any more...