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Leo's grip on the phone tightened just slightly. "I'll consider it." His tone was polite, but there was no warmth in it.

Clark, sensing the lack of enthusiasm, didn't push. "Of course. I'll wait for your response."

After hanging up, Leo placed the phone aside and exhaled lightly.

Nora, who had been observing quietly, spoke up. "If the opportunity is good, you shouldn't let personal issues affect business.'

Leo turned to her, his gaze steady. "You're one of the shareholders, too. Your opinion matters much."

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She wasn't expecting that response. For so long, she had been treated as an afterthought in business discussions. But here, Leo wasn't just considering her involvement-he was valuing it.

A small smile ghosted her lips. "Then let's consider it purely from a business standpoint."

Leo nodded. "We'll review the proposal carefully."

A few days later, the steady hum of discussion filled the office as Nora and Leo reviewed their latest project updates.

Papers were spread across the desk, fabric samples stacked neatly to one side.

Leo was in the middle of explaining a revised strategy when the receptionist hesitated at the doorway. looking uncertain.

Before she could speak, a firm set of footsteps echoed down the hall.

Cole.

The air in the room shifted instantly, an invisible pull of tension stretching between Nora and the man who had just entered.

He walked in with quiet confidence, a neatly prepared folder in his hands. His presence alone was enough to stir something in the atmosphere-something unspoken, something unresolved.

Leo glanced up, his features unreadable. He had expected Cole to reach out eventually, but not like this. Meanwhile, Nora's fingers instinctively curled against the edge of the table. Her posture remained composed, yet the tension in her shoulders betrayed her.

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Cole stopped a few feet from the desk, nodding politely. "I hope I'm not interrupting."

Leo leaned back, deliberately relaxed. "Depends. What brings you here?*

Without breaking eye contact, Cole placed the folder on the desk. "A partnership proposal."

Leo didn't hesitate. He picked up the folder, flipping through it briefly before-without a second thought- handing it to Nora. "Take a look."

Cole's gaze flickered between them, his expression briefly unreadable before settling on Nora. He hadn't expected this.

It was one thing to know she worked at Starline Studio, another to see her so deeply involved. There was a weight in his stare, a realization dawning on him.

She wasn't just part of the background anymore. She wasn't others made decisions.

ne waiting in the shadows while

She was here. She belonged here.

Nora accepted the folder, her fingers brushing against the crisp paper as she opened it. She could feel Cole's eyes on her, watching, waiting.

There was an unspoken challenge in his silence, as if he were searching for a reaction-any flicker of hesitation, any lingering softness.

She looked deeply engrossed in the file but could feel the warmth of Cole's gaze.

In awhile drifting her gaze, she met his stare directly, her expression steady.

Cole's lips pressed into a thin line, but he didn't look away.

"The terms are fair," he said at last. His voice was calm, professional, but there was something else beneath it-something quieter. "I wouldn't have brought it if I didn't think it was worth your time."

Nora took a measured breath, flipping through the pages.

"This cooperation proposal is indeed very sincere," she acknowledged, her tone polite but noncommittal. "However, there are other factors I need to consider, so I'll need some time before giving you a definite reply."

Cole remained unbothered, his easygoing demeanor unwavering.

He leaned back slightly in his chair, nodding in understanding.

"That's completely reasonable," he said, his voice calm. "Comparing options is part of business. If you find

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any of my terms unsatisfactory, feel free to reach out. I'm always open to discussion and adjustments." With that, he stood up, buttoning his suit jacket.

"Well then, I won't take up more of your time. I'll wait for your response."

His gaze lingered on Nora for a second, as if trying to read her deeper thoughts, but he didn't press further.

After exchanging final pleasantries, Cole left, his confident steps echoing down the hallway.

Despite the competition, his sincerity in cooperation was evident, making it difficult for Leo to find fault. Begrudgingly, Leo saw him off personally, walking him to the elevator with a neutral but professional expression.

Cole walked out of the office building, the afternoon sun casting long shadows on the pavement. He adjusted the cuffs of his tailored suit, his mind still occupied with the conversation he had just finished.

Nora in the workplace didn't seem quite the same as her usual self, it was a smarter and more dazzling look that he couldn't help but always recall in his mind over and over again.

Inside the building, Leo leaned against the edge of Nora's desk, arms crossed. His dark brows furrowed slightly, showing the weight of his thoughts.

"This Cole, the execution is quite strong, and the funds behind him are also very strong, and his attitude is also so good....... It feels a little strange, they cooperate with us, it feels not only for wealth, but also some other attempts.'

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