Kim Taejun (26) At just twenty-six years old, Kim Taejun is the youngest CEO in the history of Kim Group, one of South Korea's most powerful business empires. Handsome, intelligent, and unbelievably wealthy, he has everything most people dream of—luxury cars, private villas, successful companies, and a fortune worth billions. With his sharp jawline, cold dark eyes, and commanding presence, Taejun is known as the "Ice Prince of Seoul." Employees fear him, competitors respect him, and the media constantly follows his every move. But behind his perfect image lies a man who no longer believes in love. After years of watching women approach him for his money and status, Taejun has built walls around his heart. He believes everyone has a price, especially when it comes to relationships. No matter how much his family pressures him to marry and produce an heir for the Kim family, he refuses. To Taejun, marriage is nothing more than a business contract. Until fate places someone unexpected in his path.

Choi Yuri (23) Choi Yuri is a bright, hardworking young woman whose life couldn't be more different from Kim Taejun's. Living in a small apartment with her mother, Yuri knows what it means to struggle. Her father abandoned their family years ago after cheating on her mother, leaving them with debt, heartbreak, and countless hardships. Since then, Yuri has worked tirelessly to support her mother and build a better future. Despite graduating with excellent grades, she faces rejection after rejection because of her poor background and lack of connections. Yet she never gives up. With her warm smile, kind heart, and strong determination, Yuri believes that hard work will eventually pay off. While life continues to test her, she refuses to let her circumstances define her. Unlike many people, Yuri isn't impressed by wealth or power. She only values honesty, loyalty, and genuine love. Little does she know that her life is about to collide with the cold-hearted CEO who has everything except happiness.

"He had everything except love. She had nothing except hope." ❤️✨

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The cold autumn wind blew across the busy streets of Seoul as Choi Yuri stepped out of another company building.

In her hand was a neatly organized file containing her resume and certificates. Her shoulders slumped as she stared at the email on her phone.

📲"We regret to inform you that your application has not been selected."

It was the tenth rejection this month.

Yuri lowered her head, forcing herself not to cry in public.

The people around her walked past without noticing the pain hidden behind her smile.

After standing there for several minutes, Yuri slowly walked home.

A few hours later.

Inside their small apartment, the delicious smell of dinner filled the room.

Her mother immediately noticed her daughter's expression.

Minhee knew her daughter too well.

The moment Yuri heard those words, the smile on her face disappeared.

Tears filled Yuri's eyes once more.

The apartment fell silent.

For the first time that day, Yuri felt warmth in her heart.

As they prepared dinner together, neither of them knew that fate was already preparing a meeting that would change Yuri's life forever.

A meeting with the cold-hearted CEO of Kim Group

Kim Taejun

And that meeting was much closer than Yuri expected.

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End of Chapter 1 ✨📖

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While Yuri and her mother shared a simple dinner in their small apartment, the atmosphere inside the Kim family's luxurious mansion was completely different.

A long dining table filled with expensive dishes stretched across the grand dining room.

Crystal chandeliers sparkled above.

Servants stood quietly nearby.

At the center of the table sat Kim Taejun, dressed in a black suit even after returning from work. His expression was as cold as ever as he ate his dinner in silence.

Across from him sat his parents and grandfather.

Unfortunately for Taejun, they all had the same topic in mind.

Marriage

The old man cleared his throat.

Taejun already knew what was coming.

His mother immediately joined the conversation.

His father rubbed his forehead.

The entire table fell silent.

His mother clasped her hands together.

The old man suddenly pulled out a thick folder.

The room became quiet.

Without another word, he walked toward the stairs.

Before he could leave, his grandfather shouted.

He walked away, leaving his family behind.

None of them noticed the small smile on Grandfather Seongho's face.

Far away, in a tiny apartment across the city, a hardworking girl named Choi Yuri was preparing for another job interview.

Neither of them knew it yet.

But fate had already started moving the pieces.

End of Chapter 2 ✨📖