ONE NIGHT STAND WITH RULER

f her. Adrian, her lover who had been with her for fiv

lyn, Nadine's childhood friend, covered her mouth with her hand. H

f the sea. Her breath stopped, her chest tightened, and the world felt like it was spinning. "This is impossible. T

red, as if hoping it w

e ring on Evelyn's finger, then pulled the woman into his arms.

world c

Adrian, even though the woman had secretly stolen her. With her sta

step back. Then two steps. She turned around, swallowed her tears, and walked quickly out of the luxurious restaurant. Her heart was broken. He

ely, her eyes widened. "Nadine!" she screamed, trying to

he man asked with narrowed e

ith my classmates, so I invited Nadine. I d

nto Evelyn's eyes, hypnotizing her. "Enough. No need to think about it anym

which had been watery, now glared sharply towards the exit, w

ce was cold, but her heart was colder than the night air. Somehow, her feet bro

time she had entere

mell of alcohol mixed with expensive perfume filled the air. Nadine

urning, her stomach was hot, but the pain in her heart was more excr

the room, a man w

I invite him here?" asked his col

ed his hand, rej

nd a luxury watch wrapped around his wrist. His black hair was neatly combed, his jaw was firm, and his eyes glinte

do Sin

d. The most influential politician in this country. He was known as a man

t, his eyes were only

di

rom alcohol, her hair was a little messy, and her eyes s

etting himself enjoy this unusual sight. He could g

muttering softly, "That man... a jerk... my best

heat on me behind my back? Even though... I... was hi

d his eyebrows

did not ap

he would marry me after he became CEO... Evelyn also said she would support me no matter what. Bu

he bar. The golden liquid reflected a faint glint, as if mocking her. In one swift motion, she downed it all.

tment that was overflowing. Her lips, which were coated in thin pink lipstick, trembled as she whispered

quila bottle, then placed it roughly back on the table. Slowly, he

lint of amusement in his eyes, as if seeing a main character in a tragic drama that was re

ntil she's satisfied," he said

ow sprawled on the table with messy hair and a fac

passed Nadine's table, he glanced back. His lips were pulled up in a faint smile that wa

of the room felt softer, while the lights began to dim. The customers left the bar one

r thoughts floating in an alcoholic haze. She wiped her face, which was sticky with the re

uttered, "I have to go h

answered. N

d out of the bar. Her high heels almost made her stumble on

ight from the lobby dazzled her half-closed eyes. She didn't know how her feet had

mingly realizing her drunken state. However, prof

hands shook slightly as she handed over her ID and credit card.

" the receptionist said as she handed over the card. "P

movement. "Thank you," she mumbled

floating in an alcoholic haze, and her eyes blurry, like she was seeing the world through fogged glass. The

ent, only decorated with dim lights that flickered along the walls. Nadine dragged her steps towards the cl

sensor. The door opened, and she entered without hesi

imagined, but the large bed in the middle of the room looked so inviting.

hen a deep voice suddenly sou

entered the wr