Crippled Luna's Farewell Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64 

Sarah chuckled, tapping out a reply. “I didn’t do anything that impressive. But sure, I could use some food.” 

When she came downstairs, she saw Leo leaning against his limo, greeting her with a big smile. 

“You convinced everyone here today,” he said, his tone sincere. “You’ve earned their respect. I didn’t expect it so quickly.” 

Sarah took a seat in the car, feeling a mix of pride and humility. 

“It wasn’t just me. Everyone here made me feel welcome. I just did my job.” 

Leo shook his head, amused. “It’s more than that. You’ve shown them what you’re capable of, and that’s something that’ll take you far here.” 

Sarah appreciated Leo’s words but still had reservations about being singled out. 

“I don’t want anyone to think I’m trying to climb the ladder too quickly. I’d rather start from the ground up, gain everyone’s trust.” 

Leo nodded thoughtfully. “That’s a smart approach. You’ve got a good head on your shoulders. You’ll go far.” 

Sarah smiled modestly and didn’t say anything. They soon arrived at the restaurant where they had made reservations. 

Sarah stepped out of the limo, the cool evening air greeting her as she straightened her dress. 

Leo, ever the gentleman, was quick to open the door for her. 

He flashed her a playful grin as he extended a hand to help her out. 

“After you, madam,” he said with exaggerated politeness, his tone light and teasing. 

Sarah laughed, shaking her head at his antics. 

“You’re really getting into this gentleman thing, aren’t you?” she teased, her voice filled with amusement. 

Leo chuckled in return. “Well, you deserve to be treated like one,” he said, with a wink. 

She smiled warmly at him, appreciating his charm and his company. 

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But as soon as her feet touched the ground, something caught her eye. 

A familiar figure. She froze for a moment, her heart skipping a beat as she spotted Arnold and Charles standing not too far away. 

They had noticed her too. 

Arnold’s eyes met hers, and for a brief second, it felt like time stood still. 

But Sarah quickly recovered, her expression unreadable. 

She turned her gaze away, pretending not to see them. 

Without missing a beat, she lowered her hand onto Leo’s arm, subtly signaling him to keep walking. 

Leo, ever the professional, picked up on her cue immediately. 

He smiled and offered his arm to her more firmly. “Let’s go inside. Dinner’s waiting,” he said smoothly. 

Sarah didn’t respond, keeping her focus on walking past Arnold and Charles. 

Her heart fluttered a bit in her chest, but she knew she had to stay composed. 

It had been a week since she had left, and she was determined to hold her ground. 

She wasn’t going to let old patterns dictate her actions anymore. 

As they walked into the restaurant, Charles‘ voice rang out behind them, loud enough to catch Sarah’s attention. 

“Is this still your wife?” he asked incredulously, his tone mocking. “Didn’t she used to rush over to greet you from a distance whenever she saw you before?” 

Arnold didn’t answer right away. 

He stood still, his gaze locked on Sarah’s back as she entered the restaurant. 

Charles‘ comment stung, but he wasn’t sure how to respond. 

“Arnold?” Charles prodded, his voice full of mischief. “Are you going to let her walk away like that? Maybe she’s just playing hard to get. Maybe she’s waiting for you to coax her.” 

The words hung In the air like a heavy cloud, and Arnold’s jaw tightened. 

He glanced at Charles with a sharp look, warning him to back off. 

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Chapter 64 

Charles, sensing the shift in Arnold’s demeanor, fell silent. 

He didn’t want to push his luck any further, but a grin tugged at his lips.