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.

your hand?"

to her hand, but it was a mere dislocation that would heal with a

shifted

tension between Selena and Raymond, Henry carried on

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 with the backing of Mr.

but never an artist. Artists commanded legions of admirers, many of whom were notable figures themselves. Mr. Butler was a celebrated figure in the realm of oil painting. Who wouldn't be proud to own one of his masterpieces? If they upset his

Spencer," the directors assured him, "we'll accommodate any request Miss

The two esteemed galleries were known for their exclusivity and superiority, yet here they were, fawning over a designer in her

she was Mr. Butler's

the directors raised their glasses to toast Selena, she hesitated due to her still-healing wound

healing," he informed them,

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

expertly

insisted, "The gesture alone

to you with a proper apology once I'm

having you visit our gallery would

a realization - he was being disliked. How could he be the object of

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