The announcement spread like wildfire through the whole city. Whispers of the president's daughter selection were the topic on everyone's lips with the anticipation of who she was going to be picking. Everyone couldn't stop talking about the accident and the boy who saved her. Half of the city knew it might be Xavier Henderson, the boy who saved her from death. “Have you heard?” “It’s happening tonight.” “The Selection… it’s real.” By evening, every student knew. By nightfall, whispers had reached the city’s elite. By the next day, there was only one topic on everyone’s lips. “The Selection.” The grand hall glowed like something out of a dream. “Move the car—no, not there!” a valet snapped. “Careful with that door, that’s a limited edition,” another voice warned. Expensive cars lined the entrance, engines purring as elites stepped out one after another. At the doors, guards stood firm. “Invitation?” “Go ahead.” “Next.” Xavier adjusted the cuffs of his tailored suit, hi