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?"

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

Raymond's question, Selena shifted her gaze

between Selena and Raymond, Henry

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

adage 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 figure in the realm of oil painting. Who wouldn't be proud to own one of his masterpieces? If they upset his protégé

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

exclusivity and superiority, yet here they were, fawning over a designer in her presence. But the knowledge that Selena's hand was now

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

hesitated due to her still-healing wound

to healing," he informed them,

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

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

"The gesture alone is enough; please

to you with a proper

you visit our gallery would be

holding Selena's empty glass, was hit with a realization - he