The Rising Star's Gambit

Hector said happily, "I'll throw a party to celebrate it." He planned to invite his friends so he could share his happiness with them.

Seeing that he was so happy, Valerie didn't refuse it.

Hector was talking enthusiastically when someone knocked on the door of Valerie's office. Then they heard Beatrice's voice. "Ms. Kensington, Mandy is here."

Only then did Valerie remember the purpose of her vis