Vera called out to James as she pushed her way through the crowd. Serena finally caught a glimpse of the person commanding such attention.

James was dressed in a dark green suit with gold accents, the structured collar adding to his sharp, imposing presence. Standing in the middle of the crowd, he looked like a king surveying his kingdom, surrounded by admirers.

For the first time, Serena could see the stark contrast between how James carried himself in the public eye and how he ...