Chapter 119
Chapter 119
Dalton blinked.
His amusement subsided slightly, assuming that Leo had greeted her in advance.
He quickly hid the hint of disappointment and responded coldly, “Good cooperation.”
As they pulled up to the grand entrance of the hotel, the warm glow of chandeliers spilled onto the pavement, reflecting off the polished cars waiting at the valet. The evening air carried a crisp chill, a stark contrast to the tension that suddenly thickened the atmosphere.
Nora stepped out of the car, her heels clicking softly against the marble steps.
Leo followed closely behind, his sharp gaze scanning their surroundings with habitual caution.
Just as they were about to head toward the elevator, Dalton came to a sudden halt, his attention snapping to a familiar pair walking in from the opposite entrance.
Arnold and Linda.
For a brief moment, Dalton hesitated before deciding to acknowledge them. His lips curled into a practiced smile as
he adjusted his jacket and took a step forward.
Leo and Nora, however, shared a quick glance. They had no interest in lingering. Without a word, they walked straight to the elevator, their steps synchronized, their backs straight with quiet resolve.
Linda noticed this and felt a sting of dissatisfaction in her chest. They didn’t even spare her a second glance.
She turned her attention back to Dalton, offering a delicate smile. “So, did you manage to secure the partnership?” she asked, her voice smooth but carrying an undertone of curiosity.
Dalton met her gaze with an air of indifference, nodding. “Yes, it’s settled.”
Linda’s brows lifted slightly. Surprise flickered in her eyes before she concealed it behind another practiced smile. Because of Clark, she had been convinced that Dalton’s relationship with STARLINE Studios was beyond repair.
After all, it was his own reckless actions–and more specifically, his attachment to her–that had caused the initial fallout with Nora. And with Nora’s influence, Leo had begun distancing himself from Dalton as well.
Leo was still as firm as ever about not working with Dalton before.
So how had this happened?
Linda’s mind raced. Had Leo changed his stance? Did this mean that when push came to shove, Leo prioritized business over personal ties?
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Her fingers curled slightly at her side.
If that was the case, then maybe Nora wasn’t as indispensable to Leo as she had assumed.
The thought sent an inexplicable ripple of satisfaction through her,
Smiling, she said lightly, “Congratulations.”
Dalton accepted the compliment with a short nod before stepping out of the elevator as soon as it reached his floor, leaving Linda and Arnold behind.
As he strode toward the private dining room he had reserved, his thoughts lingered momentarily on Nora. She had been… measured tonight. Not cold, not openly hostile–just distant, as if she had long since set aside whatever resentment she once held toward him.
That wasn’t necessarily a good thing.
The dinner discussion unfolded smoothly. Dalton, along with a few key associates, exchanged serious conversations about business prospects. The clinking of glasses and soft murmurs of restaurant staff blended into the background as they negotiated terms, mapped out future collaborations, and assessed risks.
Across the table, Nora sat quietly, eating at a steady pace. She listened without showing much interest, speaking only when necessary.
Dalton, initially content to ignore her, soon found himself noticing something peculiar.
The moments she did interject, her insights were sharp and well–placed.
He had assumed she was merely present as a courtesy–perhaps out of obligation to Leo–but her input held weight. She wasn’t just a famous name attached to STARLINE Studios; she understood the industry deeply, strategically.
She had strength.
Dalton narrowed his eyes slightly, intrigued despite himself.
When Nora was nearly finished with her meal, she excused herself and walked toward the restroom. The
momentary absence of her presence seemed to shift the energy in the room, but Dalton dismissed it and refocused
on the conversation at hand..
The hallway leading to the restrooms was quieter, the noise from the dining hall fading into a soft murmur. Just as she turned a corner, she nearly collided with someone.
Arnold.
For a brief moment, their eyes locked.
Arnold stiffened slightly, though he quickly masked any reaction. His face remained impassive, but there was a flicker of something in his eyes–hesitation, uncertainty.
Nora didn’t flinch. She had no intention of exchanging pleasantries, nor did she feel the need to engage in
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meaningless small talk. She stepped past him, intending to leave the encounter as nothing more than an awkward
coincidence.
But then she stopped.
A thought surfaced, one she had been meaning to address for some time.
Without turning around, her voice cool and composed, she asked, “When can I officially get my divorce papers?”
Nora stood still, her fingers curled at her sides, waiting for Arnold’s response.
“It will be a while,” Arnold finally said, his tone steady but distant. “I’ll let you know when it’s finalized.”
She would never have asked that if she hadn’t been delaying it for far too long indeed; after all, Arnold should have been more anxious about the divorce than she was, and would never have deliberately delayed it.
Since he said it would take a while, that probably means that he has been …… really busy?
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