After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 56 Chapter

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The merchant, seeing that the crowd was very surprised, continued

My best friend has a daughter, the original mate. She and her mate grew up together and were engaged! As a result, her mate got quite close to Linda in the first two years, to the point of with awing from her. But then, I heard that Linda somehow met that Alpha Arnold and directly kicked her original boyfriend mit Nora

was a little surprised, it was the first time she had heard about this too

But she didn't have time to dwell on the gossip, not far away Max and a few coworkers called her over to help again, so Nora turned away and began to focus on her work

Little did she know that there were two pairs of eyes in the distance, watching her intently.

At the center of the exhibition. Charles nudged Arnold subtly, his voice laced with amusement e's here-

She's

He tilted his chin toward Nora, who stood with quiet confidence, engaged in dis

Arnold followed Charles's gaze, his sharp, assessing eyes locking onto her.

in discussion with her team..

There was something about her presence that made it difficult to look away.

She stood firm, unshaken, as if the past had left no scars on her.

The realization unsettled him more than he expected.

Did she not care anymore? Had she really moved on that easily? His fingers curled slightly against his knee, but his face remained impassivenoveldrama

Charles arched a brow his tone teasing. Didn't expect her to be that good, huh? People respect her. She's got presence.'

Arnold remained silent. He wouldn't admit it, bur Charles was right

There was an undeniable force in the way she carried herself.

The way she spoke, the way she moved-it all exuded certainty, self-assurance,

He had se ther vulnerable before, seen the way the used to look at him with eyes f

full of trust and longing

Now, there wai note of that. Her face was composed, unreadable

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Lacknowledge.

Nora, on the other hand, felt an unsettling sensation creeping into her consciousness.

Her wolf. Lata, started restlessly. "He's looking at us agai

Her breath hatched, but she kept her posture relaxed.

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bet bad toward. The eyes met. He smiled-faint, unreadable, as if testing

g her reaction. A quiet challenge-

Lumedang twisted an fata cherat, but she hated barself to Denali iddferent

refused to let him see that he could still affect hei

ned to run straight to you,

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Arnold's jaw tightened slightly, but la quar

Before the moment could streich further, Linda approached them.

There was a confident sway in her step, her voice carrying an almost possessive lift as she announced, "Professor Colton is about to begin his speech

She placed a delicate hand on Arnold's arm, but he barely spared her a glance before subtly shifting

away.

If she noticed the rejection, she pretended not to

Q."

Arnold withdrew his gaze and said coldly, "Got it, let's go.

As the guests moved toward their assigned seats, Arnold took his place at the very front, among th Linda, despite her best efforts, was not seated beside him.

Instead, she found herself in the middle rows.

As she settled into her seat, her gaze swept over the front row, and her stomach clenched. Nora was there

Her fingers tightened around the program booklet in her lap

The seat Nora occupied wasn't quite as prestigious as Arnold's, but it was certainly better than hers.

A seat given only to elite practitioners-acknowledgment of skill and talent. Linda gritted her teeth. Why is she always ahead?

Professor Colton's voice commanded the room, his speech filled with wisdom and insight.

His words carried weight, setting the direction for the coming year's industry trends.

The audience listened attentively, taking in every word.

Nora remained composed, absorbing the lecture with quiet intensity.

Linda, however, couldn't help but steal glances at Arnold. He sat still, his face unreadable. most powerful Alphas.

Was he impressed by Nora? Was he regretting his choices? The thought made Linda's stomach twist When Colton opened the flour for questions, many tried to speak up, but time was limited.

The professor answered only a select few before signaling that he was done. As he stepped down from the stage. Linda saw her opportunity.

rising quickly and approaching him with a bright, practiced smile. Professor Colton, if I could just have a moment

Colton barely spared her a glance before shaking his head matraid I have other matters to attend to," Linda a sanille faltered shelly but she recovered quickly understand, but I'd love to discuss

Do tulna - dar cut bar off curtly.

The distasted stung. Linda couched her jaw and turned to Arnold lowering her voice in a near whoper. And Arnold just let out a flat dough there were some complex emoti

Linda stared at him, frustration and disbelief swirling inside her.

Arnold was Alpha of one of the strongest packs. His influence was undeniable.

Yet, Colton had dismissed her without hesitation. And Arnold? He hadn't even tried,.

Just as she was about to speak again, Colton paused at the exit.

Turning back, his sharp eyes scanned the room before calling out, "Nora, Leo-come with me."