After a sleepless night and enduring the tedious hair and makeup session, Ariana felt her head get heavy. Unintentionally, she fell asleep in her chair.

Upon waking, she noticed the room was unusually quiet, likely because the styling session had ended.

She intended to check the time but found herself on a sofa, covered with a light blanket.

Bennett was casually flipping through a magazine, sitting across from her. He glanced up when he heard her move.

“You're finally awake," Bennett said, putting the magazine down and standing up. “Let's head to the banquet now."