A hidden place containing the only illegal facility left by Raul.
It was this casino.
“Being conspicuous will actually help us avoid suspicion, Velia.”
“But…”
Hesitant, Velia was pulled by Khaled into the casino.
“Don’t worry, trust only me, princess. Nothing will happen today, just enjoy yourself.”
As they went along, Velia found herself already inside the casino.
“Your Highness Khaled, Princess Velia, please come this way.”
The facility’s manager guided them to a separate room. Velia sighed and followed him further in.
The interior of the casino was more pleasant than she had expected. Rather than appearing worn out from gambling, the atmosphere was clean and refreshing.
“It doesn’t seem any different from a normal social venue?”
“Exactly. Just a few extra games.”
It was Velia’s first time at such an entertainmentrelated venue, and she found it quite fascinating.
Tables placed here and there had both men and women sitting comfortably, sipping tea or alcohol and talking. Dealers were assisting with various games on some tables.
It was flashy.
But nothing special.
“The room for Your Highness and Princess to stay is here.”
The room the manager led them to seemed like a rest area. It was quite spacious and comfortable, seeming like a place to rest during a ball.
It was also used for taking breaks while socializing in the hall.
Velia observed Khaled as he casually completed the order, her eyes rolling incredulously.
“Have you been here before?”
“What… a few times?”
“With whom?”
Khaled laughed to avoid the question.
It seemed it wasn’t his first or second time here.
Velia narrowed her eyes and asked again.
“Who did you come with?”
“Haha, Velia. Are you getting jealous now?”
Feeling caught, Velia calmed herself down. Jealous? She didn’t want to admit it at all.
“Just curious about why you came here.”
“A jobless second prince? Just went around having fun.”
Khaled casually evaded the question as he usually did.
Velia glared at him.
“Is there something I’m not supposed to know?”
“What are you talking about?”
Khaled, trying to brush it off, awkwardly laughed in response to Velia’s sharp gaze.
“Um, just drank some alcohol, played games, and listened to some forced cheerful talk. That’s it.”
Prince Khaled casually wrapped his arm around Velia. However, Velia quickly brushed his hand away.
“Really?”
“What choice do I have? If I maintain this slacker image, I get less surveillance.”
She quickly agreed with his response, but Velia looked at Prince Khaled with suspicious eyes.
Suddenly, Prince Khaled, sensing the awkwardness, pulled Velia close and began kissing her all over her face.
“Yikes! What are you doing!”
“Hahaha.”
“Prince Khaled!”
“You’re becoming even more adorable.”
Saying this, Prince Khaled continued with the light kisses. Just as Velia made a few futile attempts to resist, she ultimately succumbed to his charms.
Squeak.
The sound of wheels being pulled could be heard nearby. It seemed the manager who had left earlier had returned with some drinks. Velia jumped up in surprise at the sound of a knock on the door.
“Prince Khaled!”
Thump, thump.
Velia slapped Prince Khaled’s arm.
But Prince Khaled, seemingly unabashed, turned his head and told the waiting manager outside.
“Leave it and go. Do not disturb.”
“Yes.”
The manager respectfully bowed and left the tray full of drinks next to the table before exiting the room.
“Shall we continue where we left off?”
“What continuation are you talking about! Seriously!”
Too embarrassed to bear it, Velia screamed, covering her face with both hands.
“Aren’t you making me too restless?”
What the!
“We came here to have fun, didn’t we?”
“We did, but–”
Prince Khaled interrupted her with a shameless expression.
Speechless, Velia stared at Prince Khaled, who broke into a laugh.
“Fine. Let’s go out for now.”
Confused, Velia couldn’t understand what he was thinking.
Weren’t they here to capture Raul?
Prince Khaled grabbed her bewildered hand and led her out of the room.
“Huh?”
“Hush. Just follow me.”
Thus, Velia, who had been led down to the hall, noticed that all eyes were on them.
“Long time no see, Prince Khaled.”
As they entered the hall, a few people pretended to know them and greeted them.
Velia gave Prince Khaled a piercing look once again.
However, he casually accepted their greetings and took Velia to a table.
It was a place where card games were happening.
“Do you know how to play this?”
“Moderately?”
“So, not an expert, huh?”
Velia subtly attacked his pride.
Then, a vein popped on Prince Khaled’s forehead.
“We’ll see.”
He quietly declared his participation in the game.
He handed his pocket to the manager and requested all be converted into chips.
One by one, people started gathering around. Attention was already focused on the Prince and Princess Velia, and now that they were participating in the game, it was even more so.
“The cards will be dealt.”
At the dealer’s words, Prince Khaled nodded.
The sound of cards shuffling ceased, and the dealer placed three cards in front of each participant.
‘Fascinating…’
It was an unfamiliar spectacle she was seeing for the first time.
Initially worried, Velia’s eyes started to gleam as she observed the scene.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
