Chapter 11 - desperate
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Ningning walked in,what met her gaze was an ultra furnished mansion with a staircase that curved..it was so majestic.
Immediately after she got in,the nanny at the entrance,who was waiting for her quickly rushed forward, looking worried. She quickly wrapped Ningning with a towel as she stepped in. She left trails of water on the ground. She looked down at her feet, “I'm really sorry, I got caught in the rain.”
Nanny Jane looked at Ningning with warmth in her eyes.
“Such a beautiful person shouldn't be freezing”
Ningning's cheeks flushed red,she looked ahead and saw that Jinu had disappeared…it wasn't like even cared anyway.
“You must be really freezing,come with me.” She gently guided Ningning upstairs.
As Ningning walked..she admired the mansion, Grandpa Ford actually put in a lot of thought in this place.
Finally they got to a room,she signalled Ningning to enter,when Ningning glanced at the room,she felt the room was occupied but at the same time it appeared empty.
“Quickly have a hot bath,so you don't catch a cold..i’ll make you a hot tea and bring something for you to change into as well” Nanny Jane said.
Ningning glanced back, “Thank you,I'll appreciate that.”
Ningning quickly undressed and got into the bathroom.
Nanny Jane finally returned with a towel, some personal items, and a cup of warm tea. She had just reached the hallway when she saw Jinu approaching the room. Nanny Jane froze, her hand trembling slightly.
Jinu approached, glancing at Nanny Jane holding the items. Noticing they were women's belongings intended for Ningning, Jinu's eyes narrowed. To confirm his suspicion, he stepped forward and opened the door.
Inside, Jinu saw a girl wrapped in a bathrobe. Her long hair was dripping with water, and the moisture on her skin made her look fragile. Her face, without makeup, appeared even more alluring. Jinu quickly averted his gaze.
Nanny Jane stood to the side as Jinu coldly looked at her, his eyes icy but questioning. Hesitating, Nanny Jane said, "I'm... I'm sorry, sir... there is only one room available..."
"And why is that?" Jinu asked.
Nanny Jane explained, "Grandpa Ford instructed us to lock the doors..."
Ningning let out a soft breath, almost a laugh. "Locked," she repeated.
Nanny Jane nodded. "Yes, Miss Ningning. The old master said it would be inappropriate for husband and wife to stay separately on the first night.”
Ningning nearly choked. Grandpa Ford was truly funny—how desperate he seemed. She forced herself to hold back her laughter.
Jinu's expression remained unchanged, but the atmosphere shifted slightly. "I'll have someone unlock another one," he said.
Nanny Jane shook her head gently. "I'm afraid that's not possible tonight, sir," she replied respectfully. "The old master was very clear... he personally locked them..."
Jinu's gaze turned icy. "Personally locked them?" he repeated softly.
Nanny Jane nodded, her eyes lowered. "Yes, sir. He said... it's the first night, and arrangements had been made."
Ningning's lips almost curved upward, struggling,she held it back once again
“Ha!..how petty that old man is “ she thought.
"I see," Jinu said as he entered the room.
Ningning's eyes squinted hatefully as she watched him enter. “Hmph…that midnight mistake actually thought of sending me out to a guest room?” She was definitely going to put him in his place sooner…who did he think he was? Ningning thought.
Ningning hurried to the door to retrieve the items from Nanny Jane. Her eyes fell on the “dress” Nanny Jane said she would bring. Her eyes widened.
"Lingerie?" she exclaimed, giving Nanny Jane a puzzled look.
Nanny Jane simply smiled and left. Ningning was left standing there, petrified. It was obvious they had planned this. How was she supposed to wear that and avoid appearing desperate in the ice king’s eyes? Ningning sighed and took the belongings inside.
After some hesitation, Ningning still couldn't bring herself to put on the lingerie. She decided to set that aside.
Gently, she picked up the items and rubbed body lotion onto her skin. She searched among the items for a hair dryer but couldn't find one.
Noticing a napkin, she picked it up to dab her wet hair. After some time, she stopped—she still couldn't dry her hair. She lost track of how much time had passed and realized she hadn't changed into clothes.
Just as she was at a loss for what to do, the bathroom door opened and Jinu stepped out.
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