The cool night air wrapped around them as Hugo and Emily stepped out of the grand mansion, the towering structure still glowing from the extravagant party inside.
Although the party was now over, that was only officially. There were still dozens of rich men and women in that hall trying to curry favour from Emily's parents.
Hugo couldn't stand another moment if being forced to laugh along at jokes that were absolutely not jokes, or to endure Emily's father's intense stare boring down his back!
It was too much for him. This was merely his first time. He could already be said to have tried if he didn't even slip up and embarrass himself!
But now that they were out of that hell hole,he felt like he could breathe again.
Truly, High society sucks.
The distant hum of laughter and classical music faded as they moved further into the quiet driveway, the soft click of Emily's heels against the pavement mixing with Hugo's relaxed strides.