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His words made a few people chuckle, brushing it off as a child's innocent remark.

At that moment, another guest, a middle-aged gentleman from a prominent family, joined the

conversation, his tone carrying a trace of amusement.

"Speaking of Leo, he's not too young anymore, is he? I've noticed that he and

Miss Nora seem to have a good relationship. I wonder when we'll hear good news from them?"

Mrs. Franklin smiled but did not confirm nor deny anything. "That depends on the arrangements of thenoveldrama

young people."

To outsiders, her words sounded as though she was merely respecting their choices, but to those familiar with noble family traditions, it was an unspoken approval.

It subtly implied that as long as Leo and Nora made the decision, she would have no objections to

planning their wedding immediately.

Not far away, Cole and Charles had also arrived at the banquet, positioned just within earshot of the

conversation.

The moment they heard Nora's name, both men unconsciously tuned in, their expressions unreadable.

For the past six months, Nora and Leo had undeniably grown closer, spending considerable time together. While many speculated about the nature of their relationship, Charles had always dismissed the idea of Nora truly marrying into the Franklin

To him, it made little sense.

Leo was an accomplished man, one of the most promising young entrepreneurs, with wealth, influence, and a powerful family backing him. A man of his caliber could have his pick of women. So why would he

settle for Nora?

A woman who had already been married. A woman who had a child. A woman with no notable family background, no powerful connections.

To Charles, it was unfathomable.

Yet now, listening to Mrs. Franklin speak, it was clear that she had no objections

to the idea. In fact, she almost sounded as if she welcomed it.

Charles stood frozen, his eyes wide with disbelief as he stared at Cole. His mind raced, trying to process the implications of what he had just heard.

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"The Franklin family..." he began, his voice trembling slightly, "they have no problem with this, right? Or... do they not even know about Nora's past?" His words hung in the air, heavy with unspoken questions and doubts.

Cole remained silent for a moment, his expression unreadable. He shifted uncomfortably, his gaze flickering toward Leo, who stood a few feet away.

There was a palpable tension between the two men, a silent hostility that neither of them dared to voice

Cole couldn't help but notice how Leo's eyes narrowed slightly whenever they met his, as if Leo were sizing him up, assessing him as a potential threat.

Cole wondered if Leo felt the same unease around him.

As for Mrs. Franklin's earlier comment about wanting Nora and Leo to be together, Cole wasn't sure what

to make of it.

Was she genuinely supportive of their relationship, or was there something more calculated behind her

words?

He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to the situation than met the eye.

Still, Cole knew one thing for certain: Nora was a remarkable woman. Her accomplishments spoke for themselves. Even if she had been married before and had a child, she was more than worthy of anyone's respect and admiration. She had built a life for herself, one that was independent and strong. If the Franklin family couldn't see that, then it was their loss.

Finally, Cole broke the silence. "They should know," he said, his voice steady but tinged with a hint of

frustration.

Charles's eyes widened further, and he took a step closer to Cole, his voice rising in disbelief.

"Then why are they still," He stopped abruptly, as if a sudden realization had struck him. His face paled, and he muttered under his breath, "So Nora is really in love with Leo and no longer loves Arnold?"

Before Cole could respond, Charles continued, his words tumbling out in a rush.

"No wonder she was so calm when Arnold wanted to divorce her. She didn't even fight him for custody of Alex! I thought she was holding back, waiting for the right moment to strike, to try to win Arnold back.

But it turns out she had already moved on!

"And if she had fought for Alex's custody, it probably would have made it harder for her to marry into the Franklin family. She must have thought of all this..."

Cole listened quietly, his jaw tightening as Charles spoke. He could see the gears turning in Charles's mind, the pieces of the puzzle falling into place.

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But Cole knew there was more to the story than Charles realized.

"No," Cole interrupted, his voice firm. "I think she's truly let go of Arnold."

But Charles wasn't listening. His mind was already racing ahead, consumed by his own theories.

Meanwhile, Arnold stood alone in the corner of the room, his fingers tightening around the glass in his hand. His thoughts were a whirlwind of emotions, anger, confusion, and something else he couldn't quite

name.

When Charles approached him, Arnold's expression darkened.

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