Chapter 79- The charity gala

SERENA'S POV After Damien dropped the bomb about Olivia's departure we made our way to our table. This night was quite the night, I was still processing Damien's unexpected proposal myself. I felt a flush of embarrassment creeping up my neck as murmurs began to ripple through the room. "I heard she's been dropping hints for months," someone whispered loudly enough for me to hear. "She's just craving attention," another voice chimed in, dripping with disdain. I knew they were talking about me. My fists clenched involuntarily as I fought the urge to confront them. But the words felt like a slap in the face, stinging with their judgment. I couldn't let them think that Damien's heartfelt gesture was some ploy for attention. "Excuse me?" I interjected, my voice sharp as I turned to face the group of gossipers. "If you have something to say, say it to my face." The room fell into an uncomfortable silence as all eyes turned towards me. Some looked away guiltily