**Chapter 111: Victoria’s Shadow**The charity gala was supposed to be a neutral ground — an art-world fundraiser where I could focus on networking instead of headlines. But the moment Damien and I stepped into the glittering ballroom, I felt her presence like ice sliding down my spine.Victoria Lang moved through the crowd like she owned it, elegant in a shimmering emerald gown that hugged her sophisticated curves. Damien’s ex-wife. The woman who still lingered in elite circles, sharp-tongued and ambitious. She caught sight of us almost immediately, her perfectly painted lips curving into a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.“Damien,” she purred as she approached, ignoring me at first. “Still making headlines, I see. How… predictable.” Her gaze finally slid to me, cool and assessing. “And little Kira Holt. Playing house with the big bad wolf now? Careful, darling. He breaks things. Including people.”The words were delivered with elegant venom, loud enough for nearby guests to hear. A
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