Zoe stood near the stairs that would lead her to the stage. She just stood there because everything was ready. Her outfit, consisting of only two small pieces of fabric, was perfect, along with her makeup and the red stiletto matching the wig she wore today.But Zoe couldn't bring herself to climb those stairs. She had tried to focus on the music and ignore the cheers of the audience to move her body, but it didn't work.Zoe felt like crying again at the thought of having to undress up there. She tried to recall how easily she had climbed and performed this job not long ago. It should still be the same. Nothing had changed. Her body was the same, her face was the same, and her need for money was still the same. But Zoe couldn't do it anymore."Are you going up or not?!" Megan's reprimand came from the stage. Zoe's turn to perform was approaching. However, Megan had to step forward because Zoe still hadn't come out.Zoe wanted to ask for a little time, but Megan scoffed when she saw he
Wolf rubbed his aching chest, almost as if a truck had just run him over. Marco may be human, but Wolf felt his massive body was made of iron. Wolf had actually tried not to come every day, knowing he'd be kicked out, but Marco was always vigilant and recognised him.Tiana seemed serious about not letting him meet Zoe. Tiana asked all the guards at the front door not to allow him in. They had memorised Wolf, of course, as he had been a long-time patron of Rainbow Wing. But that status didn't make Tiana more lenient. Once she decided not to accept Wolf anymore, she tried her best to prevent him. No matter how Wolf tried to cover his face, they still knew and kicked him out."I think your height won't deceive anyone." Marco told Wolf what made him easily recognizable. Wolf did have above-average height."Marco..." Wolf took a breath as he stood. He even knew the name of the bald guy, having heard his name often."I just want to meet her, just once," Wolf said."No." Marco answered witho
Wolf rushed in and saw Tiana sitting in the lobby of the building, smiling when she noticed him."I knew you would come," Tiana said."Let's go upstairs," Wolf said, pointing towards the elevator, and they went up immediately.The building wasn't completely empty; many people were still working at night. Whether it was overtime or a preference for a quieter environment, some singers and songwriters liked working at night. But Becca was no longer there. Wolf passed by her empty desk as he opened the door to his office and gestured for Tiana to sit on one of the guest chairs."I won't offer you a drink because I don't know where it is. I hope you can speak quickly before getting thirsty," Wolf said."I'll keep it brief," Tiana replied, sitting down on the sofa."What do you want from Zoe?" Tiana asked calmly.Wolf hesitated for a moment, unsure if his answer would satisfy Tiana. "Her voice. Zoe has an incredibly beautiful voice. I want to make her a successful singer," Wolf said."Is th
He only knew that he didn't want to let go of Zoe."It feels wrong. It didn't feel right. I wanted to closely monitor her progress earlier. She has to stay with me again." Wolf can only give that answer.Tiana chuckled softly. "You're absurd. You look like a child whose candy has been taken away.""I'm not sulking! I just don't want to use that method!" Wolf grumbled."Yeah, and it's weird! Don't you feel it?" Tiana shook her head."I've never seen you obsessed with a woman like this. I've at least set you up with..." Tiana counted it in her head."Fifteen maybe—different girls. But you never pursued them a second time. But Zoe...""None of them had a voice like Zoe's," Wolf interjected. That was true, although what initially tempted Wolf was her body.This time, Tiana just smiled. She continued to look at Wolf but refrained from asking further questions."Okay, I accept that reason. You can meet her," Tiana said.Wolf immediately stood up. "No more Marco blocking me?!""No. But if yo
Wolf took off his jacket, wrapped it around Zoe, and lifted her. Quickly, he maneuvered through the chaos and ran towards the second floor. There were a few grabs at the collar of his shirt, but Wolf managed to fend them off by twisting his body.Fortunately, he was familiar enough with the layout of Rainbow Wings, having visited often. Wolf had no trouble finding the staircase leading to the second floor. He knew that the second floor wouldn't be too crowded, as VVIP guests usually wouldn't care about anything happening outside their respective rooms. That's how he was once inside.Sure enough, the second floor appeared undisturbed. Meanwhile, the commotion downstairs continued, now accompanied by police sirens, shouts, and warning shots to quell the disturbance."Where do I go?" Wolf wondered, failing to open the nearest door. The door was locked; possibly someone was inside.Zoe pointed to the left with her head while her body remained tightly wrapped. But Zoe's indicated direction
With her swollen eyes, Zoe gazed at Wolf kneeling in front of her. The kneeling position alone was enough to make Zoe question whether reality was real or not. Wolf's words only further distanced her from the real world.Wolf offered something without mentioning what the return for it would be, implying that it should only happen in the world of dreams. It is too beautiful not to be true."There's a reward I ask for, of course."Zoe almost snorted as the world began to feel real when Wolf mentioned a reward."I've fallen in love… with your voice. I want your voice. It's really… really beautiful."Zoe wanted to curse. Her heart had almost stopped for a moment when she heard Wolf say 'love'. The pause had almost turned its meaning into something entirely different. The discussion about the voice that followed brought Zoe back to life, warming her body.He only discussed the voice. Zoe immediately reminded herself not to think too far again. Zoe had to remind herself again that she was f
Zoe lowered her head. She felt afraid, understanding that Wolf's expectations of her were extremely high. Yet she dared not hope too much, considering she could no longer speak after what happened yesterday.Of course, Zoe had tried to speak during her time at Rainbow Wings dozens of times, but she hadn't been able to produce a single word.But Wolf's offer this time was much more 'healthy' than before. She didn't have to hide her vengeance, and she had something to offer, not just his body. The clear difference would lead to a different direction in this agreement.[I accept.] Zoe handed over the pink cat, and Wolf cheered."YES!" Wolf jumped up and rushed to hug the surprised Zoe. Wolf truly embraced her.It was not a perfunctory hug, but a tight one that lifted Zoe from the bed, forcing her to stand as Wolf swung his body in sheer joy. And it was the first joyous hug Zoe has received in the last few years.Tiana had also hugged her, but it was different. Tiana's hugs were usually b
"ZOE!"Sara shouted upon seeing Zoe emerge from behind Wolf."I thought you'd never come back!" Sara exclaimed, hugging her tight and checking to make sure she was okay."Doubting my efforts?" Wolf grumbled irritably, as Sara didn't think he would succeed."Of course, I doubted your efforts. You've never wooed a woman before. I doubted you'd make it this far and convince Zoe to come back." Sara didn't care about Wolf's hurt feelings."I pursued her because I didn't want her talent to go to waste, so now... she's yours." Wolf immediately averted his gaze to his phone."I'll go now. It's up to you to decide where you want to go after this. I'll be at the office until the evening," Wolf said to Zoe, who nodded. She wouldn't wait for Wolf, either.His work had piled up because he couldn't concentrate for the past few days. He had to start paying for it today. But Wolf turned back when he reached the door."Zoe... she spoke again yesterday, but only for a short while. It was unintentional,