Insatiable || MINWON

Mingyu

You've got to be kidding me.

I stood on the pavement opposite the Towers and peered up at the elegant skyscrapers that were now a permanent part of the Manhattan skyline—and apparently were Wonwoo lived.

I figured the guy came from money, but this? This was on a whole other level. A level I hadn't ever been a part of and hadn't ever expected to be. Which was obvious as I glanced down at my t-shirt, jeans, and booted feet and wondered if they'd let me through the door.

I wasn't exactly dressed to visit or stay at a five-star hotel, but I figured if worse came to worse, I'd just call Wonwoo and have him let me up.

As a break in traffic opened up, I jogged across the street and made my way under the covered drop-off area and over to the doors of the lobby, where a man in a full suit-and-tie uniform opened the door.

"Good evening, sir. Welcome to the Towers."

I gave him a friendly grin and nodded. "Thanks. Um, could you point me in the direction of the reception desk?"

"Of course. Which one?"

Which one? How many were there? "Uh, the one for the condos?"

The man smiled and then gestured inside, where the marble floor reflected the bright lights hanging from the ceiling.

"Head straight inside and it'll be the last one on the right. Sofia will show you to the elevators that lead up to the residences from there."

I did my best not to look as overwhelmed as I felt, smiling in thanks before I made my way across the polished floors and inside one of the most opulent buildings I'd ever set foot in.

The Waldorf Astoria was a New York icon, one that had been splashed on magazines and billboards throughout the city and the world, inviting you to come and stay. But to actually be walking inside something so grand and knowing your date lived here? It was a little intimidating, to say the least.

Good thing I wasn't easily intimidated.

I spotted the reception desk as I stepped out of the hall and into the main lobby. It was as sleek as the rest of the entrance, with its geometric patterns and silver and gold trims. I headed to where a stylish woman stood, and she offered a welcoming smile much like the doorman had.

"Welcome to the Towers. How can I help you this evening?"

When Wonwoo had texted his condo number and address, he'd left instructions to tell reception that I was there to see him and they'd let me up.

"Thanks. This place is amazing."

Her eyes sparkled under the lights as she looked around the beautiful space she called an office. "First time?"

"Yeah." I chuckled. "It is that obvious?"

"Maybe a little, but don't worry, everyone reacts the same way."

I wasn't sure if she was being honest or just trying to make me feel better, because God only knew, if Wonwoo could afford to live here, then he'd definitely been inside hotels like this before.

"It's impressive. Anyway, I'm here to see Jeon Wonwoo."

"Oh yes. Kim Mingyu?" When I nodded, her smile widened. "He told me to expect you. You're going to head down the hall over here, and the second elevator will take you where you need to go."

That sounded easy enough. "What floor is it I need?"

"Don't worry, the elevator knows where to go. All you have to do is go down and step inside. I'll take care of the rest."