The Scandal Queen

Episode Eleven

I check into the hotel, my heart pounding like a drum. The receptionist barely looks up as she hands me the key card, but to me, it feels like the whole world is watching. I swipe the card and push open the door to my room, stepping into the dimly lit space.

The room is luxurious, but not overly so—a king-sized bed with crisp white sheets, a small sitting area by the window, and a minibar stocked with tiny bottles of overpriced liquor. I drop my bag on the floor and take a deep breath, trying to steady myself.

I hurriedly dig into my overnight back and rush into the adjoining bathroom. I change into a more comfortable outfit and hesitate for only a second before deciding to switch to a sexier pair of bra and panties. My hands shake as I fix my makeup, check my hair, and slap on a small bit of perfume for good measure. What's wrong with me tonight? Why am I so nervous?

I finish and drop onto the end of the mattress, but I sit for only a few seconds before my nervous energy winds me back up and I have to move. Time drags on as I wander around the room, touching everything and nothing at all.

A knock on the door jolts me out of my thoughts. My heart skips a beat as I walk over, hesitating for just a moment before pulling it open.

There he stands—Yoon Seonho, with that confident smile that could light up an entire city block. His eyes meet mine, and for a second, all my doubts melt away.

“Hey,” he says, his voice smooth and warm. “Can I come in?”

“Of course,” I manage to say, stepping aside to let him enter. He walks in with an easy grace, looking around the room before turning back to me.

“Nice,” he comments, his smile widening. “Your choice?”

I nod. “I book my own accommodations most of the time.”

I close the door behind him and we both look when the audible click of the lock slides into place. Seonho looks at me and I look at him. His eyes are that darkened color, intense.

I planned to say something, to get comfortable and take my time. But that isn't what happens.

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