Semua Bab She Moved On and Glowed Up — Now Her Ex-Husband and Son Want Her Forgiveness: Bab 241 - Bab 250

“Come with me to a banquet tonight,” Eric said, watching Nora across the table.She hesitated. “Is this event really that important for our company?”Leaning forward, his voice firm, he explained, “This banquet will be full of influential people, potential partners, high-profile clients. If we make a strong impression and show what our company can do, it’ll open doors for us. And I’ll be right there with you.”Nora met his eyes, thought for a moment, then nodded lightly. “Alright.”Without wasting time, Eric took her to a well-known couture boutique.The store glowed with soft, elegant lighting, rows of gowns gleaming like works of art. The staff greeted them warmly and quickly brought out several seasonal favorites after hearing what they needed.Eric studied each option carefully, occasionally lifting a dress to Nora’s frame. “What about this blue one? The color would look stunning against your skin.”She shook her head. “Blue feels a bit too flashy. I’d rather keep it underst

Watching them dance so closely, Travis felt as if a blade had been driven straight through his chest, twisting mercilessly. Memories of his time with Nora—once so sweet—now rose up bitter and relentless, tormenting him with every turn of the waltz.Nora had been nervous at first, but under Eric’s steady lead, her movements grew graceful, her elegance drawing the eyes of everyone around them.“You dance beautifully,” Eric murmured near her ear, his breath warm against her skin. Her heart skipped, racing just a little faster.“You’re a good dance partner too,” she answered softly.When the song ended, applause rippled around the dance floor. Eric bowed slightly, still holding Nora’s hand, and guided her back to the lounge area. A faint blush lingered on her cheeks.He fetched her a glass of champagne, and they continued mingling with guests. But the tension from their dance lingered, an invisible thread tying them closer.Across the room, Travis’s jealousy burned hotter. He tosse

As they reached the entrance, they spotted Mr. Leedon chatting with a circle of well-dressed businessmen, laughter rippling through the group.Eric instantly composed himself, slipping on a polished smile. “Mr. Leedon, gentlemen—good evening.”Mr. Leedon turned, surprise flickering in his eyes before he masked it. “Well, if it isn’t young Eric and Miss Yates. Leaving already? The night’s just getting started.”Eric subtly shifted his stance, angling his body to shield Nora without drawing attention, though his voice remained light. “Nora’s not feeling well. I thought I’d see her back to the hotel. Still, tonight’s been excellent—so many familiar faces, and even more new ones. Your ability to bring people together never ceases to impress.”Mr. Leedon chuckled. “You flatter me. It’s only because everyone’s kind enough to show up. Truth is, you two were quite the pair tonight. I was hoping we’d get a chance to talk more about potential collaborations.”Eric replied smoothly, “We’d be

Gillian bristled at Travis’s refusal to introduce himself, but her real target was still Nora. She stepped forward, raising her voice. “Hmph. Whatever this is, it needs to be cleared up tonight. Eric, you can’t just walk off with her like that.”Eric stopped and turned, his gaze cool. “I already told you. Nora and I are colleagues. My personal life is nobody for you to meddle in. Keep pushing this and I’ll make sure the Lawson family puts you in your place.”Travis snorted from the side. “Colleagues? That’s a clumsy excuse. Eric, don’t pretend you don’t have feelings for her.”For a heartbeat, Eric’s eyes flickered with something like unease, but he recovered immediately. “Travis, don’t try to stir trouble here. Nora and I have a clean, professional relationship. You, on the other hand, have been hung up on her for too long. What exactly are you playing at?”Mr. Leedon finally stepped in, unable to stay silent. “Eric, what’s going on? We’re all a little confused. You owe everyone

Nora watched Eric’s confident face and felt some of her worry ease. She nodded. “Okay. But don’t push yourself too hard. If it gets bad, I can try to avoid them.”Eric frowned. “Why would you avoid them? That’s not how we fix things. We have to face these problems head-on if we want them to end.”Nora was quiet for a moment, then said, “I just don’t want things to get more complicated. So many people saw what happened tonight. I don’t know what kind of rumors will start tomorrow.”Eric put a hand on her shoulder and turned her to face him. “Whatever they say, as long as we can look ourselves in the mirror, that’s what matters. And I won’t let any false talk hurt you.”Nora’s eyes glistened. “Thank you, Eric.”He looked at her earnestly. “Nora, I know today was awful. But please believe me: the engagement with Gillian is only a one sided arrangement by our families. I don’t have any feelings for her. There’s someone I truly care about.”Nora blinked, surprised. She met his eyes