Chapter 21

Bella

"Best of luck, Bella," Daniel muttered, lightly squeezing my arm. I took a deep breath, exhaling quickly, trying to calm my nerves.

There he stood, right in front of me, one of the biggest names in the industry. It was hard to believe that I was actually meeting someone of such importance. David Ketch didn't attend just any event, and he was notoriously difficult to meet.

"Well, if it isn't the man of the moment!" David exclaimed with an excited expression as Daniel and I approached him.

"Great to see you again, David," Daniel replied, and I observed their interaction closely. It seemed like they were quite friendly, despite Daniel's previous remarks about David's rudeness.

"Likewise, my dear friend. The last time we met, things were quite intense, but I'm glad to see you hold no grudges," David remarked, leaving me slightly puzzled. However, I decided to continue observing quietly,