Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception novel Chapter 145

Alex nodded eagerly, his expression animated. "Yeah! We played a lot!" He paused for a moment, as if remembering something important, then straightened up, looking proud. "Oh! You probably don’t know Cole and Abby," he said. "Abby is my friend, and she’s really nice! And guess what?"

Sarah tilted her head slightly, waiting for him to continue.

"I told her about you," Alex announced, puffing out his little chest. "And she said she knows a really pretty and gentle aunt who wants to meet you!" His excitement was contagious, his small hands moving animatedly as he spoke.

Sarah smiled but didn’t say anything. She listened to him chatter as she led him to the dinner table.

They ate together, their conversation lighthearted, filled with Alex’s stories about school and his friends.

For a little while, she allowed herself to relax and simply enjoy the moment.

But tomorrow, work awaited.

STARLINE Studio had recently secured a partnership with Dalton and Cole.

However, there is still a part of the business that has not been able to find a suitable partner for the time being.

To address this, the company had spent weeks preparing for a merchants' conference—an event designed to expand their influence and attract potential investors.

On Monday morning, after dropping Alex off at school, Sarah drove straight to the event venue.

The hotel was already bustling with activity when she arrived. Inside, Leo and the other executives were making last-minute preparations.

As one of the company’s lead technicians, Sarah was scheduled to take the stage, presenting STARLINE Studio’s latest technological advancements and answering questions from the media.

It was an important role, one that placed her directly in the spotlight.

Backstage, she skimmed through her notes while Leo reviewed the schedule.

Moments later, Cole and Dalton arrived.

Dalton barely acknowledged her presence, but Cole’s eyes lingered on her for a moment before he shifted his attention to the stage.

Twenty minutes later, it was time.

Leo and Sarah stepped onto the stage.

The conference hall was a masterpiece of modern design, its sleek marble floors reflecting the dazzling chandeliers that hung overhead.

Rows of neatly arranged chairs stretched across the grand space, occupied by industry leaders, reporters, and investors, all awaiting insights from STARLINE Studio’s top executives.

The air buzzed with hushed conversations and the occasional rustle of notepads as attendees prepared to take notes.

Leo stood confidently at the podium, his well-tailored suit emphasizing his composed demeanor.

He spoke with ease, outlining the company’s future goals, its expanding partnerships, and the cutting-edge technology that would soon revolutionize the industry.

His voice carried an authoritative weight, commanding attention without effort.

Dalton, seated among the crowd, listened with only mild interest. His gaze occasionally flickered toward his watch, as if silently willing time to move faster.

To him, most of these corporate speeches were filled with rehearsed optimism and technical jargon—necessary, perhaps, but hardly engaging.

However, when Leo paused and gestured toward Sarah, indicating that she would take over the presentation, Dalton’s brows drew together.

Why her?

Introducing the product and its technology was one of the most critical parts of the conference. Surely, Leo would have wanted to handle this himself. Yet, here he was, handing it over to Sarah as if she were the most natural choice.

Dalton settled back in his chair, skeptical.

Then Sarah began speaking.

Her voice, soft yet authoritative, filled the room with an unexpected confidence. She didn’t rush her words, nor did she hesitate.

Every technical explanation she gave was laced with clarity, making complex advancements sound accessible, even to those unfamiliar with the intricacies of the field.