Selene’s Pov:
I step out of the car, handing my keys to the valet, and take a moment to absorb my surroundings.
The venue before me is nothing short of breathtaking. The grandeur of it all takes me by surprise—it’s one of the top ten most sought-after event spaces in New York City, and I can't help but wonder just how much this place must have cost to secure. I wouldn't be shocked if it ran into the millions.
I catch sight of Avery standing beside me, her polite smile in place, and I feel a wave of gratitude.
She’s the one who insisted I come tonight, relentlessly asking me to join her for this fundraiser.
Part of me still finds it hard to believe, given the way things were between us not so long ago, but I’m glad she reached out. It's clear now—she’s not the type to hold grudges f
