Amethyst’s POV "A party?" I asked, sitting on the bed as Devon changed clothes after returning from work. "Yeah. Mom and Dad are throwing it right here in New York as well," he added, turning to look at me. "Here in New York?" I said, feeling a bit stunned by the news. I couldn't believe they were going all the way from California just to host a party here. Why would they do that? "Yep," Devon replied simply. "But why?" I asked, confusion evident in my voice. "Because you're here, and I'm here, and Celine is also here. That's why," he explained. I nodded, a sense of realization washing over me. Now, it kind of made sense. "Also, they're trying to gain connections here in New York," he added, which made even more sense to me. I nodded again in response. Devon finished changing and

