Chapter 13
Just as they were about to speak, Arnold’s phone rang
It was Linda calling.
Arnold walked past
past them toward the elevator and answered the phone. “I’m getting off work now, I’ll be there soon..”
Cody swallowed what he was about to say.
How could Alpha Arnold not know about the divorce when he already had a new lover?
He probably forgot about it for a while.
After all, he’d never cared about anything to do with Norn.
Meanwhile, Nora, sitting in the cab, reported another address to the driver. The vehicle smoothly turned around and headed in the new direction. Just moments earlier, Nora’s uncle had called, inviting her to join him for dinner at her grandmother’s house.
It had been a while since she’d last seen them, and the timing felt right.
Traffic was heavy, and it was well past eight o’clock when Nora finally arrived.
As she stepped into the house, her grandmother greeted her warmly.
“Nora, long time no see.” Her grandmother’s rough palms gently caressed Nora’s face as she added with concern. “You’ve lost weight. Has something been bothering you lately?”
Nora held her grandmother’s hand, her lips curving into a soft smile. “I’m fine. It’s just that I’ve been busy with work lately because I have a new goal.”
Her grandmother’s furrowed hrow softened, though a trace of worry remained. Yet, when she looked into Nora’s sparkling eyes, a flicker of surprise crossed her features
This radiant, determined Nora was someone she hadn’t seen in a long time–not since her marriage.
Though she’d lost some weight, Nora appeared more energized, no longer bearing the constant weariness that had dulled her spirit for years
en if you’re busy,” her grandmother gently reminded her, visibly relieved. Then she glanced behind Nora and asked, “Why isn’t Ales
“Eat well, eveni
here?”
Nora froze for a moment.
Once upon a time, whenever she visited her family, Alex had always accompanied her. The bond between her son and her relatives was strong, with Alex often entertaining his great grandmother with little performances and antics
But recently, Alex hadn’t even called her with a simple greeting.
Instead, he spoke with Linda every day, as if they had endless things to discuss.
There was no point in forcing him to come along anymore. Her grandmother, however, would be heartbroken if she knew Alex had grown so close to Linda.
“Alex has sparring practice tonight,” Nora said, quickly fabricating an excuse. “Arnold is taking care of him now.”
o sense the untruth, Nora took the lead and stepped into the house, changing the subject.
Not wanting her grandmother to sense
“Where’s Uncle? Not back yet?” she asked.
“He said there was a bit of traffic on the road, so he should be here soon,” her grandmother replied.
“Good
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Just as their conversation ended, the front iloor creaked open, revealing a middle aged man trepping inside.
Sering Nora, Alexander hugged her and said with a smile. “Nora, your’re finally hacke“
Then his brows furrowed. “Why have you best weight? Didn’t you eat properly?”
Nora smiled, “I was too bury before. I’ll eat more tonight.”
Alexander sighed. He had noticed her weight loss, and Nora could see hony haggard he looked..
She knew her uncle’s jewelry company hadn’t been doing well in recent years.
He spent his days tirelessly traveling the globe, acquithig raw jewelry stones.
Even so, his efforts hadn’t been enough to save the company from its declining performance.
Nora had once asked Arnold if he could offer her uncle a few projects to help him through the bankruptcy crisis.
Arnold had replied icily. “Don’t come to me for such trivial matters. I won’t do anything for you just because you’re my Luna, much less help your family.”
Alexander had been at her side when Arnold said this,
Nora had never felt so humiliated in front of her loved ones. She had wanted to plead further, but Arnold simply left.
Before leaving, he added coldly. The next time you make an unreasonable request like that, I’ll just destroy his company.”
As an Alpha, Arnold had the authority to decide the fate of any business within the pack
Thinking back, Nora smiled bitterly, and the food on her plate lest its flavor.
That was the only time her uncle had ever asked her for help.
After that incident, Alexander never brought up his struggles again.
After dinner, once her grandmother had gone to bed. Nora and Alexander took a walk in the yard, catching up on each other’s lives.
Talking about the company’s current situation, Alexander spoke with a tone of weariness.
“Over the years, with changes in the market, customers have become increasingly demanding when it comes to jewelry design.
“Our company has some of the finest raw stones, but we don’t have the funds to hire skilled designers. Many customers complain that our designs are too old fashioned…”
Nora froze for a moment.
Alexander’s words reminded her of something Leo had told her: “Nowadays, in the jewelry industry, the process is all about synergy.. raw stones. carving, and sales channels. All three are essential. Our company has one of the top design teams in the industry and is building strong sales contacts. What we lack now is a long term, stable supplier of raw stones.”
Nora thought to herself that if she honed her business skills and returned to the company successfully, she could potentially negotiate a collaboration between her uncle’s company and Leo’s.
This way, both sides could solve their respective problems!
It was early in the morning when Arnold returned home.
He walked into the villa and noticed the light in Alex’s room was still on. Knocking on the door, he asked, “Why aren’t you asleep?”
There was no response.
The maid approached cautiously and said. “Alpha Arnold, the young master is upset after losing to the other students in his sparring class.
Arnold thought for a moment, realizing no one had been supervising Alex’s lessons lately.
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He also know Alex had been spending too much time playing with Linda.
“Arrange a neve Training session for him tomorrow,” Arnold instructed Tve already found a venue and a teacher.”
The maid nodded and left.
Arnold walked to the bedroom door, but the room was dark inside.
Pausing briefly, he turned on the light
Sure enough, the bedroom was d
s empty.
