Paths to the eternal heart

gala. These social evenings were commonplace in her diary, but this one had a special flavor. Organized by the Children

e gazed distractedly at the invitation in cream paper with gold lettering. A sigh escaped her lips

sitivity behind a mask of coldness and negativity. Life had taught her to protect herself

me DeLorme, it's almost time to get you ready for tonigh

ly to her feet. "Thank you, So

s perfectly. The sparkling diamonds in her ears and around her neck added a touch of glamour to her impeccable appearance

lle took a deep breath, trying to prepare herself mentally. The outside world awaited the cold, unfl

ala. She greeted her driver briefly before climbing into the back of the car. The jour

hotel's illuminated entrance, a crowd of journalists and photographers were waiting, ready to immortaliz

t of having to play her part yet again. But tonight, something unexpected was about to hap

ssed on the marble steps, their flashbulbs crackling with the arrival of each new celebrity. Camille DeLorme made an effort to contain h

ck and in her ears adding a touch of sumptuousness to her allure. She walked confidently, smiling politely at the journalists who threw out q

th thousands of sparkling reflections. Elegantly laid tables surrounded the central dance floor, and an orchestra played soft, haun

r friend and advisor, Philippe, near the bar and made her way over to him. Philippe was one of

id, handing her a glass of cha

the cup and taking a sip. "I wish these e

ment perfectly. "Maybe they are, until t

"I doubt it. The same faces, the same

red the room. This was his first charity gala, and he felt slightly uncomfortable among these titans of i

ex smiled and shook hands, but his mind was elsewhere. He watched this world of luxury

ated him immediately. Her beauty was undeniable, but there was also an aura of mystery

asked Pierre, who

She runs one of the biggest conglomerates in th

t know Camille DeLorme? But seeing her in person was something else. He p

s eyes. He smiled gently at her, and against all odds, she felt her heart miss a beat. There was something different ab

dy the first threads of fate were beginni