After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Nora turned her gaze away from him, staring at the ceiling. She didn't want to talk, didn't want to see him. Everything was a mess, and she felt drained. But before she could ignore him completely, he spoke again.

"Alex is still young," Arnold said, his brow furrowing slightly. "He didn't do it on purpose this time. Don't take it too personally." His tone wasn't exactly apologetic... more matter-of-fact, as if he was offering a logical explanation rather than asking for understanding.

Nora's fingers curled into the hospital sheets.

Nora's thoughts were surprisingly calm, clearer than they had ever been. As she lay in the hospital bed, her mind pieced everything together with a precision that came not from rage, but from cold, measured reasoning.

Alex wasn't just a naïve child.

She had watched over his education meticulously, ensuring that he had the best tutors, the finest mentors. By now, he had mastered three foreign languages, could read complex financial reports, and had already begun handling minor PACK affairs with surprising competence. He was intelligent, observant... too capable to plead ignorance.

A deep sigh escaped her lips.

"I don't believe you," she finally said, her voice devoid of emotion. Her sharp gaze locked onto Arnold, who stood near the bed, his expression unreadable. "We both know who was behind this."

Her fingers clenched the thin hospital blanket.

"I'll find my own justice, Arnold," she continued, her tone calm but firm. "I don't need your help."

Arnold's eyes darkened, his frown deepening. He was about to respond when hurried footsteps interrupted them.

Beta Cody rushed into the hospital room, his face grim. "Alpha Arnold, something's wrong," he said, his voice tinged with urgency.

Arnold's posture stiffened. He cast one last glance at Nora before following Cody into the corridor.

Outside, the fluorescent hospital lights buzzed faintly, casting a sterile glow over the white walls.noveldrama

Cody hesitated for a brief second before pulling out his phone and showing Arnold the screen.

Arnold's sharp gaze scanned the words, his brows knitting together as he read the article.

[Critical! STARLINE Studio spokesperson Nora suffers gas poisoning, her life at risk!]

The news article had already begun circulating rapidly, drawing public attention. The accompanying pictures showed Nora's unconscious form, being carried into the hospital by Cole and Bran, her face unnervingly pale.

On its own, the article was shocking, but nothing Arnold hadn't expected. However, what followed beneath it made his expression darken.

There was a video attached to the article with a bold, attention-grabbing headline:

[Leo, President of STARLINE Studios, holds emergency press conference... reveals shocking truth about Nora's identity!]

Arnold's jaw tightened. He tapped the screen, and the video began to play.

Leo, normally composed, sat at a press conference table, his expression serious as he addressed the reporters. Cameras flashed wildly in front of him, their lights bouncing off his sharp features.

"Hello, members of the media," Leo began, his voice steady yet firm. "I am the President of STARLINE Studios. First and foremost, I want to clarify something important... this studio was not founded by me alone."

Murmurs ran through the gathered reporters.

"My partner, Nora, has been an integral part of STARLINE from the very beginning," he continued, his gaze unwavering. "Not only is she a major shareholder, but she is also the creative core behind many of our most successful works. Her contributions have been

fundamental in shaping this

company."

Arnold's grip on the phone tightened slightly.

Leo exhaled, his face momentarily clouded by an emotion that almost seemed like

guilt before his professional demeanor returned.

"Originally, she was meant to stand

here yesterday, speaking at our new product launch," he said. "But she never arrived. And the reason?" His voice grew sharper. "Because she was drugged and rendered

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unconscious in her own home. This led to a gas leak... an incident that

nearly cost her life."

Gasps rippled through the room. The reporters leaned forward, scribbling furiously in their notebooks.

"When she was found," Leo continued, his voice thick with barely restrained anger, "she was already unconscious and barely breathing. If she had been discovered any later, we would be mourning her instead of discussing this today."

The weight of his words sank in. Even the reporters, who thrived on scandals, fell momentarily silent.

Leo's next words came out slowly, deliberately.

"Nora and I... we were both students of Professor Colton. For years, we worked side by side... not just as business partners, but as close friends What happened to her is not just a personal attack... it is @direct provocation against our entire team."

He leaned forward slightly, his sharp gaze sweeping across the crowd.

"We will investigate this matter to the very end," he declared. "We will not tolerate

such actions. And I believe that justice will prevail."

Arnold's frown deepened as he replayed Leo's words in his mind. He had intended to handle this matter discreetly, to keep it from turning into a spectacle.

But Leo's press conference had thrown everything into the spotlight, making it impossible to sweep anything under the rug.

At the end of the video, Leo's lips curled into a slow, deliberate smile... one that carried both amusement and an unmistakable warning.

"One more thing," Leo had said, his voice tinged with a knowing edge. "Nora has another identity. The time isn't right to disclose it just yet... but when that day comes, you will all know."

The words hung in the air like a ticking time bomb.