Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 519 The Unfamiliar Chill of Dislike

The moment Selena appeared, the eyes of the event organizers sparkled with surprise. They hadn't anticipated the protégé of Mr. Butler to be so youthful and attractive.

"Miss Selena, a pleasure indeed! Our gallery would be honored to display your work at any given moment," one of them greeted enthusiastically.

"Our gallery shares the sentiment," chimed in the other.

Both men extended their business cards, their faces alight with anticipation.

Selena had been considering the idea of inaugurating her own studio and hosting an art exhibition once her current commitments were fulfilled. However, the ongoing Fair family drama made her feel obligated to politely decline their offer for

now.

"I appreciate your offer. I look forward to future collaborations," she responded.

After all, her hand wouldn't be able to command a paintbrush for quite some time.

Raymond's eyes had been locked onto her, his brow furrowing at the sight of the white bandage encircling her hand.

happened to your hand?"

also sustained an injury to her hand, but it was a mere dislocation that would heal

shifted her

and Raymond, Henry carried on his conversation with the two

relationship with Mr. Butler, and he's fiercely protective of her. If she decides to paint again, she'll need your support," Henry stated. As a respected and influential figure in their circle, his siding with Selena made the two directors hesitant to cross her, particularly

held true - you could offend anyone, but never an artist. Artists commanded legions of admirers, many of whom were notable figures themselves. Mr. Butler was a celebrated

"we'll accommodate any

were known for their exclusivity and superiority, yet here they were, fawning over a designer in her presence. But the

Butler's

glasses to toast Selena, she hesitated due to her still-healing wound that couldn't be exposed to alcohol. But before she could take a polite sip, Raymond

isn't conducive to healing," he informed them, "I'll

resume the conversation. However, they watched as Selena accepted a fresh glass from a passing waiter, raising it

you," she said, expertly feigning a sip without

alone is enough; please

you with a proper apology once

need, having you visit our gallery would be our honor," they

realization - he was being disliked. How could he