Episode 1: The Contract

A cold autumn morning spread across Seoul. The city was already alive with rushing cars, crowded streets, and people hurrying to work.

Standing among the skyscrapers was one of the most respected law firms in the country.

K&J Law Firm.

Inside, employees moved quickly through the hallways, carrying files and discussing cases. The atmosphere was serious and competitive.

The glass doors opened.

Kim Hye-yoon walked in.

The sound of her heels echoed through the lobby. She wore a perfectly tailored black suit, her expression calm and confident.

The employees immediately straightened up.

"Good morning, Ms. Kim."

"Good morning, Hye-yoon."

She nodded politely but continued walking.

At only twenty-eight years old, Hye-yoon was already one of the firm's most successful lawyers. Her courtroom victories were famous throughout the country. People called her the lawyer who never lost.

She entered a conference room where several attorneys were waiting nervously.

A junior lawyer quickly stood up.

"Ms. Kim, the opposing side has submitted new evidence."

Hye-yoon calmly placed her briefcase on the table.

"Then we'll submit stronger evidence."

The room fell silent.

Another lawyer asked, "Do you really think we can win?"

A small smile appeared on her face.

"We're not here to think about winning."

She opened the file.

"We're here to win."

The team immediately became more confident.

Everyone admired her strength.

But nobody knew that behind her successful life was a lonely woman who spent most nights working instead of living.

🌙 Later That Night

Far away from Seoul, in a small town surrounded by forests and empty roads, rain poured heavily from the sky.

A young woman ran desperately through the darkness.

Her clothes were soaked.

Her breathing was uneven.

Tears mixed with the rain on her face.

"Please... someone help me..." she cried.

Behind her, a man chased her.

Her husband.

His face was filled with anger.

"You think you can leave me?" he shouted.

The woman stumbled and nearly fell.

Fear consumed her.

Then suddenly—

She saw someone standing ahead.

A tall man dressed completely in black.

He stood motionless in the middle of the road.

His face was hidden beneath the darkness.

The woman ran toward him.

"Please!" she begged, grabbing his arm. "Please save me!"

The mysterious man looked down at her.

His voice was deep and calm.

"I can help you."

Hope appeared in her eyes.

"Really?"

"But first," he continued, "you must sign a contract."

The woman didn't understand.

"A contract?"

"Everything has a price."

Behind them, her husband finally arrived.

He pointed angrily at the stranger.

"Who the hell are you?"

The mysterious man slowly turned his head.

For a moment, the air felt colder.

Then he spoke.

"Nobody important."

The husband lunged forward.

Before he could touch him, the stranger moved.

Fast.

Too fast.

In one motion, he grabbed the husband's wrist.

A loud crack echoed through the rain.

The husband screamed.

Then suddenly—

Silence.

The woman froze in shock.

The mysterious man released him and calmly adjusted his sleeve.

As if nothing had happened.

The woman stared at him, terrified and grateful at the same time.

"T-thank you..."

The stranger reached into his coat and pulled out an old document.

A contract.

The paper looked ancient.

Strange symbols covered its surface.

"You agreed to my terms."

The woman's hands trembled.

But she signed.

The moment her name touched the paper, a cold wind swept through the road.

The stranger smiled slightly.

"Good."

He folded the contract.

The woman swallowed nervously.

"What happens now?"

The mysterious man turned and began walking away.

Without looking back, he said:

"After two years..."

His voice echoed through the storm.

"...I'll return to collect what's mine."

The woman stood frozen beneath the rain as he disappeared into the darkness.

And somewhere far away...

A fate had just begun.

🎬 End of Episode 1

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