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Chapter 54

Chapter 54

Clark’s jaw nightened.

“Good,” she said, her voice as sharp as glass. “Now get the hell out of my way.”

Clark’s lips parted slightly, surprised by her bluntness. Then, without another word, be grabbed the small hag

containing his purchase, turned on his heel, and walked away.

Clara exhaled loudly. Ugh. Leant stand that man.”

Nora dra

ta didn’t reply immediately. Her nails dug into her palm, the anger still simmering beneath the surface.

Clara placed a comforting hand on her arm. “Hey. Let's go home, okay?”

Nota nodded stuffy. Yeah. Let's go

They made their way to the parking lot. The night air was crisp, the distant hum of traffic filling the silence

between them. Just as they were about to unlock the car doors. Nora's phone rang.

She pulled it out and frowned when she saw the caller ID.

Her son

ya wary stall.

stillness. She hesitated for a few seconds before answering

The slight simile she had been forcing onto her face disappeared, replaced by a

“Hello”

On the other end, Alex’s voice was hesitant. “Mom, when are you coming home?”

Nora didn’t answer right away. Her grip on the phone tightened slightly,

Instead of giving him a direct reply, she asked, “What's wrong?

There was a pause.

Alex was sitting on the couch in the living room, flapping through the channels absentmindedly, when he said,

“Mom, I'm bored, cback and play the g| didn’t fuuch earlier with me

Even though he had played through this gwith Aunt Linda before, he was really bored right now and wanted

his mom to play with hin

There was a

ata pame. A longer one than usual. Then, fully. Nora spoke.

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“Not now, Alex. | need stoue alone.”

Alex blinked, caught off guard. His mother never refused him. Never.

That we could play a

suggested hesitantly. “Or we can watch that new movie you

you promised

Nora exhaled, and when she spoke again, her voice was firm but not unkind “Not today. | see you later; okay?”

The call ouded lo

wre, staring at his phone, confusion clouding his young face.

He had always believed his

would drop anything for lain. No matter what

Why was

y was today different?

Th

for all, 000

nd Ai sold stepped in. He losened his the, rumuing a hand through his thick dark hair as he took in the scene

before him,

Alex

shumped un

on the couch, a

television. Even the glow of his fay

gconsole sat untouched on the coffee table.

Arnold frowned. “What's wrong?

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using his arms. “Mons ibidnt want to chome.”

Alex sighed, crossing

Arnold sat down beside him. “Did she say why?

Alex shook his head. “She just said she needed talone.”

Arnold leaned hark, his fingers drumming lightly against the armrest. He had known Nora long enough to

recognize when something was wrong. She wasn’t the type to push Alex away unless something was really

weighing on her.

“She's probably tired.” Arnold saidd after a moment. “Sometimes adults need space ton.”

Alex scrunched up his face, clearly unsatisfied with that answer. “But she’s “never” ton tired for me.”

Arnold ruffled his hair. Tven the strongest people need rest, kad. Give her stime,”

Alex sighed again, still not fully convinced, but he nodded. Arnold stayed with him for a while, watching him play

a game, but his thoughts were elsewhere

“Nora what happened today?

On the other side of the city.

Clark Joseph stepped into his home, setting down a velvet jewelry box on the dining table.

Jenna, his Luna, turned from where she was arranging fresh flowers in a crystal vase. Her eyes landed on the

box, and she reached for it eagerly. When she lifted the lid, a brilliant diamond necklace gleamed under the light.

Her lips curled into a delighted smile. “It’s beautiful,”

Clark gave a tired hod and sank into the chair.

jenna, still admiring her gift, asked. “What took you so long?”

Clark besitated before answering. | ran into Nora.”

smile faded slightly from Jenna's face. She closed the jewelry box and turned to him, arms crossed. “And?”

Clark sighed. “She was as difficult as ever.”

Jennan’s expression turned subtle, a mix of mild irritation and curiosity. “Is she still making things hard for

Linda?”

Clark scuffed. “What do you think? She refuses to let Linda join StuSTARLINE. She's doing it out of s

Jenna clicked her tongue, shaking her head.

“Even though Linda took Alpha Arnold from her, he was never worthy of her in the first place, A woman like

Nora-what does she have besides her Jooks? No talent. No real skills. She might as well help her sister.”

Clark smirked, clearly agreeing “She’s only making it worse for herself. Arnold has already moved on. If she

keeps this up, she’ll just embarrass herself

To them, Nora actions were nothing but petty jealousy.

They believed she was lutter that Linda had taken Alpha Arnold away, and now she was trying to ruin Luda’s

future in revenge.

(intralny, she was only drawing more attention to herself-and not the kind that would bring Arnold back

71 talk toler again,” Clark said with a shrug

shoulder, a pleased inule on her lips:

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| was something they both wanted

The sound of heel clicking on the floor announced Linda’s arrival She stepped into the room, her posture poised,

her lips curled in confidence

greeted them warmly.

moment they save her, th frustrations from weather seemed to melt away

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Clark sindled. “What's next? Since StuSTARLINE didn’t work out, do you have another plan?”

Linda smoothed a hand over her designer dress, her expression smug. “Arnold is introducingto Professor

Colton.”

Clark’s brows lifted slightly, Jenna, on the other hand, beamed

Trofessor Colton?” she repeated, eyes shining.

Colton wasn't just any professor. He was a legend in the jewelry world. A man who held power over the industry,

someone who decided who would rise and who would fall. His connections were endless.

“This is amazing news.” Jenna said proudly. “He values talent above all else, and you, my dear, are a genius.

He'll see that immediately.”

Clark, however, frowned slightly. | heard Lea is one of his students.”

Loo, a renowned designer from StuSTARLINE, had a close relationship with Nora. If he decided to badmouth

Linda, things could get complicated

Jenna waved off his concern. “It won't matter. Colton sees talent. And Linda has plenty of it. She'll surpass “all”

of them-including Nora.”

Linda’s smile grew.

The meeting is set for this weekend,” she said, lifting her chin slightly. “At the Starline Jewelry Design

Conference.”

Clark and Jenna's eyes widened.

“The “Starline Jewelry Design Conference? Jenna repeated in disbelief

It was

one of the most prestigious fashion events in the world. Only the best of the best attended..

Clark smirked. Looks like Arnold really does love you.”

Linda merely smiled, pleased with the power her connection to Arnold brought her.

Saturday arrived.

Nora glanced at her calendar, noting the date. The Starline Jewelry Design Conference. She reached into her

locker, pulling out two tickets. She had no intention of missing it.

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