Chapter 124

“I’ll make sure Roman never ignores me again,” Valerie said with quiet confidence as she stepped into the banquet hall.

The private ballroom on the top floor of the five-star hotel exuded warmth and exclusivity. Soft lighting from crystal chandeliers cast a gentle glow over the wine glasses and neatly arranged dinnerware. Classic jazz floated from the corner of the room—just a pianist and a saxoph