Chapter 5

I silently made up my mind.

I walked into the walk-in closet and chose a newly purchased dress, then applied meticulous makeup.

Tonight I'm attending an important charity gala.

A few years ago, after the company got back on track, I started planning a charity foundation for children in mountainous areas.

There isn't much I can do for them personally, but this charity foundation is the one thing within my means.

It's also what I consider the most proud and meaningful thing I've done since entering the workforce.

Of course, there's another important reason - I need to meet my old friend, Dane, an experienced lawyer.

As soon as I arrived at the charity venue, I immediately spotted Edgar and Vivienne walking up the red carpet steps together.

The two were chatting and laughing, enthusiastically waving to the media for photos.

In the past, I would be the one on Edgar's arm at these galas, facing the media's flashing cameras together.