Her gaze swept over the amenities provided by the hotel, robes, soft slippers, and modest lingerie sealed in clean packaging. Her eyes narrowed in dissatisfaction.
She had prepared something far more revealing.
She pulled out the lingerie her assistant had obtained for her: thin straps, barely-there fabric, and a design intended to seduce at first glance.
She slipped into it, letting the silky material cling to her skin. The cool air of the room brushed her bare shoulders, sending a thrill through her.
She sat on the bed, crossing her legs with practiced seduction, and imagined the moment when Jun Yichen would walk out.
'He'll be surprised. Maybe he'll finally notice me. Maybe his desire will overpower his stubbornness. He'll forget Chi Ai.'
The more she imagined it, the more certain she felt.
Just then, two sounds overlapped, the soft click of the shower door opening and the firm click of the bedroom door opening at the same time.
