Chapter 10

Gabrielle

"I'm almost there, Mom," I reply hurriedly before hanging up in frustration.

I've been driving for nearly two hours to finally meet the man my mom hasn't stopped talking about. According to her, he's the co-judge for Eliana Guitarra's fashion challenge, making him the second-in-command after Eliana herself. He's also apparently a good friend of my mother.

I arrive at the hotel address my mom provided, and I drop my keys with the valet without bothering to look around. I'm running late, and I can't afford to squander this opportunity.

"Hey, Mom, I've just arrived, but I don't know the room number," I tell her as soon as she picks up. She provides the room number and gives me some instructions.

"Okay, Mom, I understand. Thanks," I reply and hang up before heading to the reception.

I breathe a sigh of relief when the receptionist confirms that he already has my