Chapter 4

A week later, I was in Newport City.

I attended the opening of an art exhibition as the host's representative.

Wearing a black evening gown, I stood at the center of the crowd, surrounded by prominent figures from every field.

"Ms. Shaw, I've heard so much about you."

"Ms. Shaw, we must invite you to our next company event."

I smiled and mingled, my eyes scanning the room.

In a corner of the exhibition hall, Lucas stood in an ill-fitting suit, clutching a stack of business cards and handing them out to anyone who passed by.

"Hello, I'm the CEO…