CHAPTER 45

Sophia’s POV

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart. My heels clicked sharply against the polished marble floor of the Urban Next office, echoing my determination.

This is it. I have to do the right thing, no matter the consequences.

As I approached Trevis's office, I squared my shoulders.

“Ms. Bennett,” his assistant greeted me with a nod, recognizing the resolve in my eyes. She signaled for me to enter.

“Trevis,” I said, stepping inside and closing the door behind me. The owner of Urban Next looked up from his desk, surprise flickering across his face at my abrupt entrance.

“Sophia,” he replied, leaning back in his chair. “To what do I owe this unexpected visit?”

“I need to talk to you about the new project assigned to Julia.”

His brows knitted together in confusion. “I know you were disappointed that your proposal wasn’t chosen, but I also thought you'd be pleased for her. You've always had a good relationship with Julia.”

“That's exactly the problem,” I said, my