After spending nearly two hours on the road thanks to the horrible nighttime traffic in the city, Sophia finally arrived at her hotel.
She stepped into the hotel suite and shut the door behind her with a quiet sigh. The moment the lock clicked, the confident smile she had worn all evening slowly disappeared from her face. Her shoulders slumped from exhaustion as she kicked off her heels and walked further into the luxurious living area.
The gala had drained her far more than she expected. She didn't even spend up to two hours in there!
She dropped her purse on the couch before sinking into the cushions, finally allowing herself to breathe properly. For a few seconds, she simply sat there in silence with her eyes closed, trying to calm the storm in her chest.
She was sure she had put o
