VALENTINA HADN’T PLANNED on going to the event initially. She hated red carpets, especially when they were less about the cause and more about being seen. But Aisha had insisted and it was part of her job. The foundation was being honored with a partnership award, and the press would be there, so showing face was apparently non-negotiable. And with one of the long time female ambassador conveniently absent from the event calendar, Val had no choice but to step into her shoes—literally and ...