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A DIAMOND IN THE DARK

The shush of a smoke-toned satin gown, cinched at the waist. Shoulders illuminated by glittering earrings. An inky silhouette punctuated by a carmine lip. Jet-black hair swept back into an unadorned bun. A Chinese silk jacket cuffed by florals. The flash of a chunky ring. The soothing embrace of a pearlescent pashmina. Irene Chu dresses with all the grace of an empress—and inspires similar intrigue—yet adds a twist that is uniquely her own.

When society manages to steal a glimpse of this demure philanthropist, who built her career in finance before retiring to

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