Inside the elevator was a very familiar face, one that she had longed to see.
Upon seeing Yeo Woon, Seol Ji Oh faintly smiled, noticing her blank stare, he quickly gestured her to come in.
Only then did Yeo Woon hurriedly step into the elevator, momentarily dazed at seeing Seol Ji Oh after such a long time.
Suddenly, a group of people entered the elevator, pushing Yeo Woon inwards in an instant.
Regaining her senses, she found herself standing right next to Seol Ji Oh.
“……”
Her heart started to pound at the sight of his handsome features from the side. Yeo Woon, who was stealing glances at Seol Ji Oh, unconsciously parted her lips when their eyes met directly.
She had intended to pretend not to know him until she reached her room, but why was Seol Ji Oh in the elevator? Had he come to meet her?
The thought that Seol Ji Oh had come to meet her made her heart flutter. Suppressing her excitement, Yeo Woon stretched her hand out to scan her keycard on the elevator and pressed the button for the 34th floor.
Yeo Woon stared intently at the ascending numbers. The other passengers were chattering loudly in a language she couldn’t understand.
The mere thought of Seol Ji Oh standing next to her made her fidget with her toes, and suddenly, Seol Ji Oh’s hand lightly brushed against hers.
Surprised by the sudden contact, Yeo Woon looked over with wide eyes, but Seol Ji Oh was only looking forward with a calm expression.
What was that?… Did he accidentally brush against her?
Feeling embarrassed for overreacting, she awkwardly turned her attention forward again when Seol Ji Oh’s hand brushed against hers once more.
But this time, rather than an accident… it felt as though he did it on purpose?
It was only then that Yeo Woon realized he was playing a prank and looked at Seol Ji Oh. Seol Ji Oh, seeming to hold back laughter, suddenly reached out and tightly grasped Yeo Woon’s hand.
“……!”
Surprised by the sudden warm sensation enveloping her hand, she gasped for breath.
When Yeo Woon reflexively turned her head, Seol Ji Oh was standing there calmly looking forward. However, unlike his expression, his fingers were mischievous.
Interlocking his fingers with Yeo Woon’s, he softly stroked her hand with his thumb. In response, Yeo Woon bit her lip, holding back a gasp.
A feeling soft yet ticklish had her entire body breaking out in goosebumps. Yeo Woon dared not let go of his hand and scanned her surroundings with trembling eyes.
What if someone sees us!
Fortunately, everyone was looking forward and not paying attention to the two of them. But regardless, Yeo Woon’s heart was racing wildly as if it was about to explode.
Why was her entire body heating up just from holding hands?
During this, the elevator arrived at the 32nd floor. Seol Ji Oh finally let go of Yeo Woon’s hand, gave her a small smile, and calmly stepped out as if nothing had happened.
Yeo Woon looked at her own hand as she watched Seol Ji Oh’s retreating figure.
The hand that had been released from Seol Ji Oh’s grip was still warm from his touch. Yeo Woon unconsciously clenched and unclenched her fists as she took deep breaths.
Her cheeks flushed, Yeo Woon stood there blinking blankly before she suddenly covered her face with both hands.
This is crazy…
What am I going to do if just holding hands affects me like this…
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Upon arriving on the 34th floor, Yeo Woon carefully searched for her room number.
Worried about running into someone, she pulled her hat lower and, like a meerkat, looked around in all directions.
Once Yeo Woon confirmed that there was no one in the corridor, she quickly used the key card to gain access to her room.
After the door closed, only then did Yeo Woon let out a relieved sigh.
It’s not like it was mission impossible or something.
Removing her hat, Yeo Woon stepped into the room and was surprised by the palatial interior that unfolded before her eyes.
Why is it so spacious?
Yeo Woon walked into the room as if entranced.
The living room, the first thing she saw, was so spacious that one could run around. It was furnished with subtle and luxurious furniture, featuring a blend of beige and gold tones.
Next to the living room was a bathroom with an incredibly large bathtub. The washing area and toilet were separate, and the vanity made of marble and the large mirror were both luxurious and dazzling.
Yeo Woon was shocked at the size of the bathtub; it was big enough for a couple of adults to lie down. She thought that taking a bath there would relieve even nonexistent fatigue.
Coming out of the bathroom and moving to the next area, there was a bedroom as spacious as the living room. Because gold tones were used extensively, it really gave off a palatial feeling.
Yeo Woon’s gaze, while checking out the bed, was drawn to one place. A bouquet of red roses was placed on the side table next to the bed.
With widened eyes, Yeo Woon approached the bouquet.
“Wow……”
It had been a while since she last received roses.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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