Noon, the next day.
DZ Hotel – VIP Lounge.
"Why isn't Sophia here yet?"
"Yeah, how long are we supposed to wait? She really knows how to make an entrance."
"Enough already. You're just bitter she's successful now—a famous designer—and managed to land Lucas."
"Didn't you hear? She's got six kids! What a messy private life!"
Sophia was just about to step inside when those sour voices reached her ears.
"Mommy, should we still go in?"
"Of course."
With a faint smile tugging at her lips, Sophia pushed the doors open.
She wore an off-shoulder evening dress that perfectly outlined her figure. Behind her trailed her six little ones, all dressed neatly in tiny suits, looking impeccably well-behaved.
"Oh my God, Sophia!"
The first to stand was a balding man in a suit and glasses. From afar he could pass for a successful businessman—if not for the massive beer belly that ruined the illusion.
She didn't recognize him at first.
