Chapter 4

My welcome party was held at the most luxurious seven-star hotel in Riverside City. All the movers and shakers of high society were invited.

I wore a starry blue evening gown. Alexander had specially had a top foreign designer make it for me. The hem was covered in tiny diamonds. It was like wearing the entire Milky Way.

Around my neck, I wore a piece of jewelry I had designed myself. It was from a collection I called "New Beginnings." It was a phoenix rising from the fire, made from the finest rubies and diamonds. Under the lights, it sparkled…