Scandal

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CHAPTER 24

~Zara's POV~

By the time I reached my suite, the luxurious room felt like a safe haven, pulling me in.

The spacious layout, with its plush king-sized bed, soft lighting, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the city skyline, should have provided some sense of peace. 

But even here, my mind was still reeling from emotions—Snow's coldness, Ivan and Clarissa's taunts, and the gnawing uncertainty about where my life was heading.

What do I want for myself? 

That question replayed again and again in my head but no solution came forth. Left with nothing to do, I stripped out of my clothes without wasting another moment and headed for the bathroom, turning on the shower. 

The hot water cascaded over me, washing away the stress, but not the thoughts that lingered. I kept replaying Snow's words in my mind, each one sharper than the last.