Most wealthy guests had walked past the exhibition without looking closely. Karim, however, seemed genuinely interested in her explanation.
They spoke for nearly an hour.
Before leaving, he asked whether she would consider meeting him again.
Amelia hesitated. She knew he belonged to a world very different from hers. Still, something about their conversation made her curious.
Their first dates were surprisingly simple. They visited quiet cafés, walked through art galleries, and talked about their families and ambitions.
Karim told her about his childhood, the pressure he felt to succeed, and the responsibility he carried toward the people who depended on him.
Amelia shared her own dreams, including her desire to establish a design studio of her own.
He listened carefully and encouraged her to take her ambitions seriously.
For the first time, she felt that a man with extraordinary wealth was interested in more than appearances.
Or at least, that was what she believed.
