Sophie nodded, though she still felt shaken. “I’m fine. Just… overwhelmed. I didn’t expect this.”
Lisa gave her a sympathetic look. “It’s going to be okay. We’ll get through this together. Let’s get to work and focus on what we must do.”
Sophie managed a weak smile. “Thanks, Lisa. I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
Lisa started the car, and they drove off, leaving the journalists behind. As they made their way to work, Sophie couldn’t shake the feeling of unease. The situation with Ethan and the engagement rumors had spiraled out of control, and now she was caught in the middle of it all.
When they arrived at Sophie’s office, Lisa parked the car and turned to Sophie. “Just take it one step at a time, okay? We’ll figure this out.”
Sophie nodded, taking a deep breath. “One step at a
