Penelope watched Raven and Jude's exchange with amusement, catching a glimpse of their camaraderie. Raven smiled at Penelope before gesturing towards Jude.
Thinking about it, she hadn't seen him during their wedding. Raven's highly positive assessment of Jude suggested that their relationship wasn't just professional but extended to their personal lives.
Raven chuckled, a rare sound that warmed Penelope's heart.
"I apologize for the oversight, Jude. Penelope, this is Jude Elsher, my oldest and closest friend. Jude, meet Penelope."
Penelope smiled politely, feeling slightly on edge under Jude's scrutinizing gaze. She couldn't quite decipher the emotions swirling in his steely eyes, but she sensed an intensity that made her instinctively wary.
