CHAPTER 108

Sophia’s POV

I sat across from Trevis, trying to focus on his animated explanation about the day's design conference.

The hotel's fine restaurant was bustling with activity, the aroma of freshly baked pastries and brewed coffee filling the air. Trevis was in his element, enthusiastically detailing the key speakers and workshops we had to attend.

“...and then there's the panel on sustainable design at ten,” Trevis said, his eyes sparkling with excitement. “We can't miss that one.”

I nodded absentmindedly, my thoughts far from sustainable design. I couldn't shake off what I had overheard earlier: Trevis exclaiming that Julia had slept in Elijah's room last night. Julia hadn't returned to our shared hotel room, and now my mind was spinning with the implications.

“Are you even listening, Sophia?” Trevis asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Sorry,” I mumbled, forcing a smile. “Just a bit distracted.”

Trevis leaned back in his chair, looking at me curiously. “Everything okay?”

Before I could answer