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.

your hand?"

mere dislocation that would heal with

question, Selena shifted her

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

her 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 with the

figures themselves. Mr. Butler was a celebrated figure in the

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

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

matter if she was Mr. Butler's disciple? She

directors raised their glasses to toast Selena, she hesitated due to her still-healing wound that couldn't be exposed to alcohol. But before she could take

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

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

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

insisted, "The gesture alone

up to you with a proper apology once I'm fully

no need, having you visit our gallery would be

hit with a realization - he was being