Chapter 356

A few days later, the highly anticipated fashion week gala finally arrived. Serena had planned to attend with Sally, and after wrapping up work, they headed straight to the luxurious Regent's Cove where the evening's festivities would unfold. Something feels off about this whole thing, Serena thought, her brow furrowing as fragments of conversation from the past week replayed in her mind. She'd been running around like a headless chicken lately, but still—how had she missed such crucial information until now? "Serena, maybe it's just because this fashion week is bringing in serious money. Don't overthink it," Sally offered, her voice gentle but unconvincing. Despite Sally's reassurance, an unsettling knot twisted in Serena's stomach. Call it intuition, but something about the sudden investor buzz felt... deliberate. As their car pulled up to the grand entrance of Regent's Cove, Serena's eyes immediately locked onto a familiar silhouette leaning casually against a marble pillar. "Cedric