"Yeah, he's withright now," Sophia quickly replied to the message.
Brandon looked up from his coffee. "Who?"
"Kent," Sophia said, turning her phone screen toward him. "He's asking if I'm joining you for thepany gala tonight."
Brandon glanced at the screen, then back at her. "So, are youing?"
Sophia hesitated, shaking her head slightly. "I haven't thought about it yet."
She then asked, a bit worried, "Is it a big fancy thing? Like one of those formal dinners?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBrandon seemed to ponder for a moment before nodding. "Yeah, it's a formal dinner. The Starlight Group's gala is a mix of year-end
relaxation for the staff and a chance to mingle with important clients. It's all aboutworking, so it's more of a buffet-style event."
Sophia frowned, a bit conflicted. "If | go with you, won't we just be the center of attention?"
Walking alongside Brandon would be like walking with a spotlight; all eyes would be on them wherever they went.
Brandon chuckled. "Are you scared?"
Sophia shook her head. "Not scared, just not used to all the attention."
"Then don’t go," Brandon said casually. "It's not that big of a deal."
Sophia eyed his casual attire. "You're not planning on going either, are you?"
Typically, for such a major event, he would already be getting ready. As the head of Starlight Group, he represented thepany,
and showing up in casual clothes wasn’t an option.
"Just apany gala," he shrugged. "Kent's got it covered."
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