The bar where we're starting our evening is extravagant. It's all white and gold and sleek. The daughter of a politician, I've been around money, but I've never felt the need to try to compete with it.

I'm not wealthy, my father is, but I'm my own person.

But tonight, I feel a bit undressed which is completely ridiculous. Andrew told me how amazing I looked before I left.

I don't need anyone else's praise or attention.

We have a table in a huge VIP section, and ...