Looking for Jake of Diamonds

Valentina was arm in arm with Lawrence, making an impressive entrance in a stunning red dress. Her attire and her date, Lawrence, made her the center of attention at the royal feast. Lawrence had prepared the dress purposely to make Valentina stand out, refusing to let her wear the formal attire provided by the royal family. The motive was to make everyone notice her, after all, the feast was advanced because of them and they were the protagonists of the banquet. As soon as Valentina entered, she spotted a tall and strapping figure. William was holding a glass of wine, standing alone by a large floor-to-ceiling window, far from the revelries. Dressed in a black suit with subtle dark patterns, his demeanor was even sharper than usual, highlighting his cold, rugged features. His deep gaze fell on the sight of Valentina's hand wrapped up with Lawrence. He lifted his cup and took a sip of wine as if to suppress some emotion. As rounds of drinks were passed, the crowd came to a halt, and th