Chapter 42

Camille’s POV

The Metropolitan Museum sparkled like a jewel box, transformed for the annual Children’s Hospital Benefit. Diamonds caught light from a thousand candles, champagne flowed in crystal flutes, and the wealthy elite of New York performed their yearly ritual of competitive generosity.

I moved through the crowd in a midnight blue gown, Victoria’s careful training evident in every step. My hair swept up in an elegant twist, my makeup flawless, my smile measured and controlled. Camille Kane, heiress to a fortune, daughter of power. A woman these people now courted rather than dismissed.

How different from the last charity gala I’d attended as Camille Lewis. Then, I’d stood in Rose’s shadow, wearing a dress she’d “allowed” me to borrow, watching society ladies air-kiss her cheeks while barely glancing my way.

“Ms. Kane.” The hospital director approached, practically glowing with anticipation. “Your mother’s donation will fund our new pediatric win