Inferno Hearts | Xu Minghao

25. Unfolding Desires

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As they headed to Keeho's club, a restlessness churned within her.

"Keeho," she began, her words carrying a hint of tension. "I want you to know that I haven't come to a decision yet. The proposal you offered—I haven't accepted it," she stated, her voice steady and resolute.

Keeho momentarily averted his gaze from the road to meet her eyes before responding, "Nabi, you already have. The instant you stepped into this car."

Nabi sighed, her response tinged with a mixture of resignation and uncertainty, as she looked at Keeho who was parking his car in front of the club—his club. "But dancing... it's not something I'm skilled at. Besides all the other reasons," she admitted, her words carrying a weight of hesitancy.

Turning off the engine and retrieving the keys, Keeho directed his attention toward Nabi. "Hey, don't let unnecessary worries consume you," he reassured, a warm smile playing on his lips. "Neytiri will be there to guide you every step of the way. She'll make sure you're well-prepared," he stated confidently.

Nabi's brows furrowed in confusion as she questioned, "Neytiri? Who's Neytiri?"

"You'll meet her soon," Keeho assured as he reached into the glove compartment, retrieving a pair of sunglasses and a mask. His hand brushed slightly against Nabi's knee. "Put these on," he instructed, handing her the accessories, and then he gently placed the hood of her hoodie over her head, which happened to be his own hoodie. "If you say you're being followed, you'll need to hide your identity," he explained, his voice low and serious.

"Sure," Nabi responded, her voice carrying a mix of determination and readiness as she equipped herself with the sunglasses, mask, and adjusted the hoodie.

Stepping out of the car, the two of them proceeded toward the club's entrance. As they approached, the guards acknowledged Keeho's presence with respectful bows.

Inside the club, the neon lights illuminated the vibrant atmosphere, and the pulsating music surged through the air, engulfing Nabi in an electrifying experience. It marked her very first time setting foot inside a club.

Her gaze instinctively drifted toward the stage, where a multitude of girls danced energetically on the pole, their outfits provocatively daring, pushing the boundaries of convention.

Completely taken aback, she realized that she might have to wear a similarly revealing outfit. Swiftly, her gaze shifted to Keeho, who had been observing her. With a mixture of concern and determination, she voiced her thoughts, "Keeho, I can't imagine myself wearing something like that."

A gentle smile formed on Keeho's lips as he observed her anxious expression. "Mhmm. But remember, you'll have the freedom to choose your own outfit," he reassured, his tone soothing and encouraging. "I made you a promise," he added with a reassuring nod.

Keeho's attention swiftly shifted to the woman who had called out to him from the stage, recognizing his presence in the bustling club.

"Baby!"

Keeho greeted the approaching woman with a hug as soon as she reached him, his hands nearly on her exposed ass.

"I've missed you!" the woman exclaimed, directing her attention to Nabi who stood there, slightly embarrassed by the attention. Her gaze was inquisitive as she questioned, "Where have you been all this time?"

"I've been busy," he replied succinctly, then proceeded to introduce the two women. "Nabi, this is Neytiri. Neytiri, meet Nabi. She'll be joining us here," he explained, but Neytiri's expression revealed her confusion, perhaps unexpected by the introduction.