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CHAPTER 118
~Zara's POV~
The ride home was quiet, but Snow's occasional glances told me he was deep in thought.
I couldn't help but replay the day's events—the successful deal, Andrew's compliments, and the invitation to the upcoming dinner. It all felt surreal—a milestone I hadn't fully prepared myself for but had somehow achieved.
When we arrived at the mansion, Snow held the car door open for me, his steady presence grounding me as I stepped out.
"Get some rest," he said softly as we walked to the door. "It's been a long day."
"I will," I promised, though my mind was already buzzing with the tasks waiting for me.
After a quick shower, I slipped into comfortable silk loungewear and settled into bed with my laptop.
