Chapter 77

The corridor outside the exclusive room was teeming with indulgent revelers. A DJ's rhythmic beats echoed from the stage, while off-stage, people engaged in drinking and games. Both Renee and Sarah navigated Venus Bar's layout effortlessly, swiftly locating the booth Steve had mentioned. “Damian? You're here too." When Renee saw who occupied the booth, she felt a pang of strangeness and asked, "Where’s Steve?" Every time Damian saw Renee, he wore a somber expression. Slumping onto the sofa, he lazily asked, "Isn't today your birthday, too? Does your family only celebrate Catherine’s birthday and not yours? Considering all the years you spent in the Hudson family, how can they treat you like this?" Her family not celebrating her birthday was a form of neglect? Renee didn't deem it excessive. Mindful of owing Wyatt and his mother a favor, Renee restrained herself from arguing with Damian. She remarked, "You're here for Catherine’s birthday,right?" “I'm not here for her birthday. Who does