The tour ended 3 hours before the charity gala ball started, giving Sophia more than adequate time to get dressed for the event.
Out of her lilac purple suit and tie-neck blouse, she'd soon change to her ensemble for the night.
Juliette hadn't come with her, thus, she was on her own when it came to preparing herself for the gala.
Hours later, Sophia was all dressed up in her new ensemble, one that she'd picked out herself and was strictly Sophia's 'brand'. She had a simple makeup look so as to keep the attention to her dress rather than her face.
She checked herself out in the mirror, impressed.
From a jewellery box, she took out a pair of Cartier platinum diamond studs, hastily wearing them before slipping on her signature red leather pumps and placing her masquerade mask on.
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Nicholas headed in her direction, being unable to take his eyes off of her. She looked more radiant than usual in her current ensemble.
