Penelope’s POV

Six months later.

“Lena! Do we have a reply from the catering company?”

“Yes! I spoke with the representative. You won’t believe it, but he bought a painting from us!”

“Excellent! Rocky, do we have maximum security?”

“Affirmative, Miss. nothing will go wrong tonight, I promise it.”

Of course nothing will go wrong. That’s without a doubt. It also doesn’t hurt to be totally prepared.

I glance around the bustling lower floor of my grandly revamped gallery, and a mixture of pride and sadness blooms in my heart.

Sera being here would have made everything complete.

Even after six months, she still has me blocked. I talk to...