Chapter 2: Beautiful Girl in Black
Anna found herself at a loss for words, struck by Mel’s stubbornness when it came to the idea of having a partner.
’My goodness, this girl!’ Anna was silently grumbling to herself, feeling a mix of frustration and despair. She playfully flicked Mel’s forehead while shaking her head.
"Ouch! Why did you flick me?" Mel snapped while rubbing her forehead and narrowing her eyes at Anna.
"My dear friend... consider your age. You’re not that young anymore. It’s important to experience falling in love, even just once. You don’t want to live your life as an old virgin, do you?" Anna sighed as she observed Mel’s dismissive reaction.
Mel averted her gaze, staring out of the window. At this moment, she had no plans to pursue a romantic relationship or experience love. Her life felt comfortable as it was, with her primary focus on managing her rapidly expanding company.
For Mel, having a partner seemed like an unnecessary mental burden. It appeared to her as nothing more than a waste of her precious time.
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Before long, their car came to a halt at the main entrance of the W Hotel.
"Ready, Mel?" Anna asked with excitement.
Mel nodded and stepped out of the car, immediately feeling the chill of the cold air against her skin. She tightened her coat and hastened her steps, following Anna into the hotel.
Inside the grand hotel lobby, Mel observed numerous couples with a shared purpose: to ascend to the 10th floor for the New Year’s party. Upon reaching the 10th floor, the distant sound of live music performed by the country’s top singers reached their ears.