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.

to your hand?" he

dislocation that would heal with a few days of rest. Selena's injury, however, appeared far more serious, her

Raymond's question, Selena shifted her

Henry carried

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 with the backing

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

"we'll accommodate any request Miss Selena

was seething with 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

if she was Mr. Butler's disciple? She would never hold

wound that couldn't be exposed to alcohol. But before she could take a

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

intending to resume the conversation. However, they watched as Selena accepted a fresh glass

expertly feigning a sip without actually

gesture alone

up to you with a proper

our

still holding Selena's empty glass, was hit with a realization - he was being disliked. How could