Cole’s POV

The ballroom glows with gold and crystal light. Music drifts through the air, softly, while people in expensive clothes pretend to care about charity. Tonight is The Harrington Children’s Hope Gala, an annual event supporting education and healthcare programs for underprivileged children. It is supposed to be about generosity and goodwill. But like every high-society gathering, it’s also about making new partners, power, and money. Even I don’t come here for appearances. I ...