After a few hours, I arrived at the venue.

A private hall in a five-star hotel located in the heart of London, close to the office.

As I stepped into the beautiful room, the lights seemed to shine straight on me, as if I had entered another world. Music filled the air, and laughing rang against the walls.

I hesitated for a moment to gather myself before heading in.

The team dinner was in full swing, with people dancing, joking, and toasting to the night. I was slightly late, but only by a few minutes. It didn't really matter.

I was here now, and tonight was entirely about me.

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