Chapter 61

Third-Person POV

The charity auction for the Children’s Medical Research Foundation had transformed the Westmore Hotel’s grand ballroom into a glittering showcase of wealth. Crystal chandeliers cast golden light over Manhattan’s elite as they mingled with champagne flutes in hand.

Camille stood near the silent auction display, maintaining the practiced smile Victoria had taught her. Her midnight blue gown and Alexander’s diamond necklace completed the image of Camille Kane, heiress to the Kane fortune. To everyone watching, she appeared perfectly at ease.

Inside, her nerves twisted like live wires. The event coordinator had just informed her that Richard and Margaret Lewis had arrived, her parents, though they had no idea their “dead” daughter stood in the same room.

“Ms. Kane,” Rebecca murmured, appearing at her side. “They’ve been seated at table twelve, directly across from the stage. Would you prefer to move your placement?”

Camille sipped ch