The Female Leads Truly Loves You - Chapter 206

Chapter 206: If it’s Sam, even watching me change is fine
Is this matter temporarily settled?

As Sam left Sophie’s apartment and made his way back to his own, he pondered over the situation.

The series of conflicts that had arisen from the comic convention seemed to have reached a temporary resolution.

Sam’s conquest of the female leads had certainly reached a new level.

The theme was no longer just about a simple clash; it was gearing up for ‘war’.

Could easily foresee that Sam’s club life in the future would be terribly messy, with both Angel and Sophie having reasons not to back down from each other.

So, like in some anime where two archenemies become the best of friends… that was probably an impossibility in the short term.

Sam would sooner believe in the moon crashing into the Earth than in Sophie and Angel setting aside their differences to become friends.

After all, considering their personalities, statuses, and individual philosophies, there was no chance of that happening.

What to do, then?

The key issue was that Sam couldn’t just stand by and watch the two ‘go to war’.

Could already picture Sam caught in the middle, in a difficult position.

But he was Sam, after all… the absolute male lead in this game world. How could he be stuck in such a passive situation? There must be a better way; perhaps it just hadn’t come to mind yet.

In any case, now was not the time to think about these things.

Crows landed on the telephone poles, their calls grating and irritating.

To be honest, one of the things that had made a strong impression on Sam during his time in Kuhang was the sheer number of crows. They were everywhere.

In this world, crows were seen as an auspicious sign, a belief rooted in history and intertwined with folk mythology.

The locals in Kuhang didn’t seem to mind the crows, but Sam, coming from another world, found their cawing incredibly annoying.

Accompanied by the irksome cawing of the crows, Sam returned to his apartment.

Arriving at the familiar floor, he thought for a moment and then rang Zoe’s doorbell.

The door opened quickly.

“Sam, you’re back? Welcome, I’ve been waiting for you for quite some time.”

Zoe greeted him with a gentle, easy smile that seemed perfectly normal.

Her attire was also normal, an apron tied over a home dress the color of red wine.

It didn’t overly accentuate her impressive figure, nor did it reveal too much skin.

For her, this outfit was unusually conservative.

Sam smiled and said, “Sorry, I got held up with some things. I might need to take a shower first. Will that delay dinner?”

Zoe shook her head with a smile.

“No problem at all. I still have a bit of cooking to do, so the timing should work out just fine. You can come over after your shower.”

“Alright, see you in a bit.”

“Oh, Sam.”

Just as Sam was about to turn and leave, Zoe called out his name.

Instinctively, he turned back, and Zoe reached out towards herself, then took something from around her neck.

She held it between her fingers—a tiny petal of baby’s breath, cherry blossom in color, so small that it was almost imperceptible unless closely examined. Now, between her fingers and the bright red of her nail polish, it stood out starkly.

Sam was momentarily stunned, staring blankly at Zoe, while the seductive woman simply smiled faintly.

“Go on, take your shower.”

With that, she turned and gently closed the door, disappearing from Sam’s view.

Zoe seemed perfectly normal, even thoughtful and attentive.

But it was this very thoughtfulness, this excessive attention to detail, that shocked Sam.

Zoe’s awareness of Sam was too keen, bordering on meticulous. She had noticed such a tiny petal hidden in his collar—a detail Sophie had missed… and of course, Sam hadn’t noticed either.

Just how closely must she have been observing him to spot the baby’s breath petal?

…

Upon arriving home, Sam set down his belongings and proceeded to change out of his clothes for a shower.

The weather no longer favored cold showers, and as the warm, almost scalding water cascaded over his body, Sam didn’t experience any sort of transcendent uplift of the soul.

However, the steady stream of water from head to toe allowed Sam’s thoughts to drift into a void, becoming clearer.

The discomfort of a head swollen and foggy from prolonged contemplation and complex emotions was quickly washed away.

Gazing at his nearly flawless reflection in the mirror, Sam sighed.

Who wouldn’t want to be handsome? But who could have imagined that being handsome could bring such troubles?

After the shower, Sam dressed in a fresh set of clothes.

Casual trousers paired with a plain white long-sleeved T-shirt. Although the style was somewhat outdated, especially the old-fashioned V-neck of the T-shirt, it perfectly revealed his attractive collarbones.

The benefit of short hair was its quick drying time.

Once he was all tidied up, Sam rang Zoe’s doorbell again.

“That was quick? Perfect timing, I’ve just finished cooking. Come on in~”

Zoe seemed eager, immediately grabbing Sam’s hands and pulling him inside.

Then she closed the door.

Whether intentional or not, as she closed the door, Zoe’s full bosom ‘just happened’ to brush against Sam’s arm.

It should have been a slight touch, but Sam felt it distinctly.

How to put it? It was like his arm had been slapped… no, twice.

Zoe appeared to be completely oblivious to this little detail, pulling Sam in and then guiding him by the shoulders to sit at the dining table laden with a sumptuous dinner.

She quickly took her seat across from Sam, looking at him expectantly and said,

“Go ahead and try it. I remember you liked tuna last time, so I prepared it two ways: seared and as sashimi, you can try both. And this is select beef, I’m not sure if you’ll like this preparation, but I think the flavor should be quite good…”

She smiled as she introduced the dishes, causing Sam to feel a bit embarrassed.

“Really, you didn’t have to go to all this trouble. With all this food, I thought you were expecting a whole crowd.”

Zoe’s smile brightened the room.

“Since it’s for Sam, of course, I have to pull out all the stops. It’s okay if we can’t finish everything; as long as you’re enjoying the meal, that’s what matters.”

Sam picked up his utensils, smiling as he spoke.

“If Zoe has gone through all this effort, then it’s only polite to eat everything up. So, let’s dig in.”

“Sure, go ahead.”

The TV was playing a variety show in the background, but Zoe didn’t seem interested in the program. Her gaze was fixed on Sam throughout the meal.

It seemed the faster Sam ate, the happier she became, almost as if she was taking care of a younger brother.

Sam soon felt quite full and drained the glass of orange juice on the table in one gulp.

Zoe, watching Sam, asked, “Do you usually watch TV?”

Sam pondered for a moment before answering.

“Not often, I usually watch short videos on my phone or read web novels. I rarely watch TV shows.”

Zoe nodded.

“Do you have any favorite celebrities?”

Celebrities?

Does a porn star count?

“Kayden, Tori, Jenna, Ashlynn… Oh, one of the actresses, when she was younger, she looked a lot like you. You’re both very beautiful.”

Sam complimented her smoothly, eliciting a charming smile from Zoe.

“I can’t compare to them; they’re all big stars…”

Luckily, this was a game world, and Zoe had no idea that the names he mentioned were actually those of adult film actresses.

Sam chuckled, then added,

“You’re wrong, in fact, you’re more beautiful than any of the actresses I mentioned. Surely they don’t look as good as you. Hasn’t any talent scout tried to discover you and make you a star?”

Zoe’s cheeks flushed slightly.

“There was some interest when I was in school, but I always thought those things were unreliable. Plus, the entertainment industry and its hidden rules… I really dislike that, so I never pursued it. That person came looking for me many times, though, but I always turned them down.”

Sam looked at Zoe with a hint of surprise. “That’s a real shame. If you were a celebrity, I might have become your fan.”

Zoe said with a smile,

“Being a celebrity isn’t all that great, you know. I think I’m quite content with my life as it is.”

Sam stuffed a piece of steak into his mouth; it tasted pretty good. He spoke with his mouth full, a bit unclearly,

“But celebrity seem to earn more, and it’s not as tough. Plus, having countless fans who adore and flatter you must be quite satisfying for one’s vanity.”

Zoe shook her head.

“Anything worth doing well is going to be hard… As for the adoration of fans, I find it more of a nuisance. I don’t need so much attention and care from so many people. To be precise, I just need that special someone by my side, right in front of my eyes.”

As she said this, she bit the end of her fork. Her eyes lifted to meet Sam’s gaze at just the right moment.

This seductive and sexy woman’s eyes were filled with tenderness at that moment.

Sam, of course, had an idea of whom she might be referring to, but he just smiled.

“That’s true. Most people don’t want to deal with all that, just like me. I don’t like hassles either.”

“Really? Do you have a lot of troubles in your life?”

“Oops!”

Perhaps because he was engrossed in the conversation, Sam accidentally knocked over the soup beside him.

Instantly, the soup spilled across the table, some splashing onto his pants.

Sam quickly pushed his chair back and stood up, and at the same time, Zoe across from him rose in surprise.

“Are you okay? Did you get burned?”

Zoe hurriedly grabbed a towel, wiping the table and righting the bowl.

Sam shook his head.

“No worries, the soup’s cooled down…”

Sam was about to take the towel from her to wipe his pants.

But Zoe had no intention of handing it over; in fact, she might have had her own plan all along.

Zoe knelt down and began to wipe Sam’s leg with the towel.

As she cleaned, she spoke in a perfectly normal tone,

“You’re so clumsy. But it’s also my fault; I shouldn’t have talked so much during the meal.”

As Zoe spoke, she continued to wipe.

With just a slight tilt of his head, Sam could see her breasts peeking out from her chest… not only were they large, but they were perfectly oval-shaped.

They gently swayed with her movements.

This angle, this peculiar perspective, instantly gave Sam a sense of déjà vu.

“It’s okay, it’s okay… It was my fault for being careless.”

Sam tried to grasp Zoe’s hand that was wiping because he felt her pressing harder and moving closer to the inside of his thigh, which was clearly more than just cleaning a stain.

Zoe seemed hurried, but her eyes sparkled with a barely noticeable excitement.

“I’ve got it, it’s okay…”

Just as her hand was about to press down on Sam’s most sensitive area, he quickly held her hands.

Zoe looked up, and Sam looked down.

She saw the embarrassment in his eyes.

And he saw a flicker of regret in hers.

“Ah… sorry, I was too focused and didn’t notice, my apologies…”

Zoe immediately let go of his hands, as if everything was just an overconcern for Sam himself.

Sam gave an awkward smile.

“It’s fine, it’s fine. After all, it was my own carelessness, but you did a great job cleaning it up. You can’t even tell there was anything dirty on these pants now.”

“Is that so? Maybe it’s just instinct from doing household chores…”

Sam put the towel aside and stood up.

“I’m full, thank you for the hospitality.”

Zoe brushed her hair beside her ear, her natural charm shining through.

“Alright then, I’ll clean up a bit. You go sit on the couch, Sam.”

“It’s fine, I’ll help clean up. You went to the trouble of making all this delicious food for me, it would be rude not to do anything.”

But Zoe, still smiling, pushed Sam’s shoulder, forcing him down onto the couch.

“Since when do men do housework? Besides, I have a favor to ask you later.”

“A favor?”

Sam, now seated on the couch, looked towards Zoe.

Zoe pouted slightly, her cheeks tinged with a blush.

“Did Sam forget what I mentioned this morning? I still need you to help me evaluate some clothes…”

“Oh… right.”

Sam settled onto the couch, leaning back and watching the television.

Soon, Zoe had cleared the table and, after washing her hands, appeared in front of Sam.

Sam smiled and said, “Do you want to take a break first?”

Zoe shook her head. “Let’s get started. After all, this is a major focus of my work recently, and I need to get results quickly.”

Sam nodded. “Alright, but first, I can’t guarantee my taste is infallible, and my opinion won’t represent everyone. To save time, why don’t you bring out everything at once, and I’ll give you my feedback?”

“It might not be possible to show you everything at once.”

“What do you mean?”

Zoe’s eyes looked a bit nervous and shy, and even her body slightly turned to one side. Her hands intertwined in front of her, presenting a coy posture.

“Because I thought about it… if I just show them to you directly, the effect might not be clear, and we might not get the most accurate conclusion… So I had the company send over clothes that fit my figure… I might need to change into each set for you to see…”

Sam’s eyes widened. “That doesn’t seem right… And isn’t changing into so many outfits a hassle?”

Sam was concerned, but Zoe shook her head. “It’s okay, changing isn’t tiring… And if it’s Sam, even watching me change is fine.”

With those words, Zoe slowly backed away, moving out of Sam’s line of sight towards the bedroom door, her hand pulling open the large door to the pitch-dark room that was unlit.

She stood in the doorway, her eyes a mix of shyness and allure as she looked at Sam.

“Please wait, it won’t take long.”

“Bang.”

The door closed, and she disappeared at the bedroom entrance.

Sam swallowed hard.

She’s too seductive!

Zoe must have been a succubus in a past life!

But at this moment.

Sam couldn’t help but start to anticipate what Zoe would look like when she emerged from the room next…