Called Off the Wedding, Left Him Bankrupt novel Chapter 94

She glanced for only a moment before quickly looking away.

Cynthia had never been to Riverside Maple Cottage before, but she'd heard the rumors. It was said to be a playground for the wealthy and powerful men of Cloudcrest City's upper crust—discreet, luxurious, and anything but innocent.

Even the front desk clerks seemed handpicked for their beauty.

The moment Cynthia walked in, they greeted her with practiced smiles, all elegance and poise.

She gave them her reservation code, and the receptionist's smile flickered with something almost sly before settling back into her professional mask as she led Cynthia upstairs.

Stepping out of the elevator onto a plush carpet, Cynthia felt her nerves start to fray.

The receptionist moved ahead and knocked on a door.

Standing beside her, Cynthia clutched her coin purse, which suddenly seemed to weigh a ton in her sweaty palm.

A small screen beside the door flickered on; clearly, someone inside was checking them out.

After a pause, the door cracked open just enough to reveal complete darkness within. Not a single light was on.

The receptionist kept her polite veneer. "Enjoy your evening, gentlemen."

With that, she turned to leave, but as she passed Cynthia, her eyes flashed with open disdain.

Cynthia's face stiffened; she instinctively took a step back.

Suddenly, the door swung wider. A tattooed arm shot out, grabbing Cynthia's wrist and yanking her toward the darkness.

"Trying to run?" The voice was deep and rough.

Panic shot through Cynthia. Just as she was about to be dragged inside, another door behind her flew open. A strong hand seized her arm and pulled her back with surprising force.

She tumbled into a warm embrace, breathing in a subtle, clean scent that instantly soothed her frayed nerves.

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