Ana arrived at the party

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Ana reluctantly drove her car to the party, it already being underway for hours—an event she felt obliged to attend rather than genuinely excited about. In an effort to blend in and avoid drawing attention to herself, she opted for a casual knee-length outfit and tied her hair up in a high ponytail.

She parked her car outside a posh hotel and stepped out carrying a gift bag. Suddenly, the sound of camera clicks nearby caught her off guard, causing her to freeze in her tracks and scan her surroundings apprehensively.

Her fingers clenched the bag tightly, her pulse racing as her breath quickened with nervous anticipation. Without a second thought, she hastened towards the venue, instinctively following the unerring guidance of her intuition, since her gut could never be wrong and it was telling her that someone was hiding and looking at her.

As Ana stepped into the venue, she collided with a woman, their bodies jolting against each other. "Ow! I'm sorry!" Ana exclaimed with urgency,