Leila's POV
I should have known tonight was too much.
Even after surviving Julia's sharp questions and George's piercing stare, I'd convinced myself I'd done well enough.
That maybe, just maybe, I hadn't completely drowned in their ocean of wealth and power. Luca had whispered I did fine. Lilian had smiled at me like I wasn't entirely unworthy.
But the house itself wasn't done reminding me that I didn't belong here. Last night birthday bash was the talk of the town, influential people were around and the aura was cold, even Luca's.
The highlight for me was bumping into Philip at the balcony, it was our second time meeting but for some minutes, I got to be my real self amongst the crazy crowd of the rich. And even though he tried to make himself look humble just to feel relatable, I
