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?" he

also sustained an injury to her hand, but it was a mere dislocation that would heal with a few days of rest. Selena's injury, however, appeared far more

question, Selena shifted her

tension between Selena and Raymond, Henry carried on his conversation with the

If she decides to paint again, she'll need your support," Henry stated. As a respected and influential

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 protégé and he

assured him, "we'll accommodate any

rage. The two esteemed galleries were known for their exclusivity and superiority, yet here they were, fawning over a designer in her presence. But the knowledge that Selena's hand was now permanently damaged by

Mr. Butler's disciple? She would never hold

to her still-healing wound that couldn't be exposed to alcohol. But before she could

conducive to healing," he informed them, "I'll drink on

glass in one gulp, intending to resume the conversation. However, they watched as Selena accepted a fresh glass from a passing waiter, raising it in a

both of you," she said, expertly feigning a sip without actually

alone is enough;

make it up to you with a proper apology once

no need, having you visit our gallery would be our honor," they

glass, was hit with a realization - he