When the law is powerless against authority, prosecutor Grace Anderson Shin is forced to collaborate with gangster boss Ethan Christoper. Although Ethan initially harbors a deep grudge over his mother's death, love gradually erodes his hatred. However, when Grace discovers that Ethan is the man who ruined her first night and has been hiding the truth about their son, a question arises: Can their love withstand the clash of their worlds, or are they destined to be separated forever?
Afternoon in Paris, the weather turned ominous. Heavy rain poured relentlessly, and lightning struck the sky without mercy. In an abandoned building, a white-haired man was violating a woman. Her face was filled with despair, tears streaming down her cheeks, yet the man continued his act with deep moans of pleasure until he reached his climax.
When he was done, he casually put his pants back on and left the woman without a second glance. He hurried away, unfazed by the pounding rain soaking his body, as if afraid someone might recognize him.
Moments later, the man arrived home. As soon as he stepped inside, he shouted furiously, "Sammi! Where is my lunch? Why didn't you prepare it?" His voice echoed through the house.
A teenage girl emerged from her room, her face tense, eyes brimming with tears as she responded, trying to suppress her anger, "Mom is gone, and she's never coming back!"
The man scoffed mockingly, "Ungrateful brat! If it weren't for me taking her in, she wouldn't have survived. She got free food and shelter, yet she was still unsatisfied!"
The girl's anger boiled over. She glared at her father with pure hatred. "You have no right to insult my mother!" she snapped, her voice trembling with rage.
Her father rose abruptly, his face flushing red with fury. He slapped his daughter hard. Slap! "You're just like your mother! One day, you'll become a whore just like her!" he spat with venomous hatred.
That was the breaking point. Years of suppressed anger surged through the girl's body. With trembling hands, she raised the knife she had been gripping tightly. Without hesitation, she stabbed her father in the stomach.
"Aaaahh!" The man howled in pain, but his daughter didn't stop. Her hatred consumed her, driving her to stab him over and over, her rage burning uncontrollably.
"Aaaahh!" His screams grew weaker, blood pouring onto the floor in a crimson pool.
Breathless, the girl stood there, the knife dripping with blood in her shaking hands. No one understood what had pushed her to kill her own father. Afterward, she turned herself in to the police. Because she was only 15, she was sentenced to just three years in juvenile detention.
The next day, the entire nation was shocked by the news-the murder of Jones Walker, killed by his own daughter. The tension among the people escalated as they struggled to grasp how a once quiet and well-mannered girl could become a killer.
Meanwhile, the woman who had been assaulted by Jones Walker was found dead after jumping from the same abandoned building where she had been violated. She had tried to fight back but ultimately succumbed to the deep emotional wounds left by the attack. Her tragic fate symbolized the injustice often faced by victims-not only suffering from the crime itself but also bearing the weight of society's stigma.
At the crime scene, a teenage boy sobbed uncontrollably in the crowd, his hoarse voice calling out for his mother, who lay lifeless before him. His red, swollen eyes could no longer hold back the tears, revealing the profound pain of an unexpected loss.
The area was swarmed with police and reporters, ensuring that no detail was overlooked. The relentless clicks of cameras and the chaotic voices of journalists competing for information intensified the already suffocating atmosphere.
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Seven Years Later
The midnight air was cold and silent. In a dimly lit alley, a man stood trembling. His face was flushed, his breathing ragged, and cold sweat dripped from his temples. His vision blurred, and a wave of dizziness clouded his mind.
Five thugs surrounded him, each holding a sharp weapon that gleamed under the streetlights.
"What did you put in my drink?" he asked, his voice hoarse with barely contained fury as the effects of the drug took hold.
One of the thugs smirked wickedly, his narrowed eyes glinting with amusement. "An aphrodisiac. We're actually doing you a favor." His voice dripped with mockery, as if they had already won.
"You set me up with this trick," Ethan Christopher growled.
Another thug stepped forward, exuding confidence. "Ethan Christopher-who doesn't know you? A gangster boss who can't be taken down easily. The only way to defeat you is by using this method."
Without warning, the five men attacked at once. Ethan's body fought against the drug's effects, but summoning all his remaining strength, he swung his fist and struck one of the thugs hard. Crack! The sickening sound of breaking bones filled the alley.
The thug's body was sent flying backward with a thud! echoing through the deserted street.
"Aaaahhh!" The other thugs gasped, shocked by Ethan's counterattack. They continued their assault, but despite his semi-conscious state, Ethan fought back fiercely, knocking down each opponent one by one.
Meanwhile, across town, a young woman walked lightly along the sidewalk, her phone pressed to her ear, her voice filled with excitement.
"Professor, I finally graduated. I can be a great prosecutor and protect many people," she said, a wide smile spreading across her face, pride shining in her eyes.
On the other end of the call, a man's voice responded enthusiastically. "Congratulations, Grace. Tonight, we'll celebrate together. Come over."
"Alright, Professor. After this, I want you to teach me self-defense," Grace replied cheerfully.
Ending the call, she continued walking, unaware that as she passed a parked car at the corner, a pair of strong hands suddenly grabbed her from behind.
In one swift and brutal motion, someone covered her mouth and dragged her into the vehicle.
"Aaahh! Who are you? Stop!" Grace screamed, panic and terror seizing her. She thrashed, struggling to break free, but the man's grip was too strong.
"Help me," the man gasped weakly-none other than Ethan. His voice trembled with pain and desperation. "I will take responsibility!"
His actions became uncontrollable. He tried to kiss Grace, his trembling hands fumbling with his clothes.
"No! Let me go!" Grace cried out, fighting with all her might, but the streets were deserted-no one could hear her screams.
Her body grew weaker as she resisted. Slowly, the man began removing her lower garments while Grace's tears spilled over, terror consuming her.
"No!" Grace screamed, her voice filled with despair as Ethan, lost in his drug-induced haze, forced her legs apart. Her eyes widened in horror, but her body had no strength left to resist.
Ethan, consumed by his primal urges, moved swiftly, unable to hold back any longer.
"Aaahhh!"
Grace's agonized scream pierced through the silent night. An unbearable pain shot through her body.
The night that should have been one of the most precious moments of her life-her graduation night, marking her journey as a prosecutor-turned into a nightmare that shattered her dignity.
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Pretty Jolie's life changed after her virginity was taken by Jack Harrison, a feared mafia boss. Overcome with guilt, Jack intended to marry Pretty, but they were separated when Pretty was cast out by her family. Years later, unaware of Jack's true identity, Pretty works as his assistant. When Pretty finally discovers that her boss is the man from her past, she faces a choice: accept Jack and his past or seek revenge for what happened.
Wilson Zavierson, the mafia boss of the Dragon, spent one night with Viyone Florencia under the influence of drugs. After that night, Viyone became pregnant and married her fiancé, Jeff. They had a son named Chris, who was often mistreated by Jeff to the point of nearly dying at his hands. Viyone's marriage fell apart after discovering Jeff's infidelity, and she suffered a miscarriage. Wilson continued to watch over Viyone. When Viyone was arrested, Wilson used his influence to save her from prison. Viyone was shocked and angry when she realized that Wilson, the man who took her virginity, was the one now trying to save her. Will Wilson succeed in reuniting his family and protecting Viyone and Chris from the dangers that lurk?How will Chris and Vic react upon meeting again after being separated at birth?
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"
"Don't you feel a bit of regret, or even sadness? You should know you've spewed coffee at Mia, because if one day I exchange places with her and she's still mad at it, she would definitely get back to you and she might even get frantic. Do you understand how terrible a frantic woman can get? Are you not afraid?" Charles raised his eyebrow, "She won't have that opportunity." ********************* Maria replaced her sister to marry Charles. She originally thought it would be a widow-like marriage, but Charles who had disappeared for two years suddenly came back. All she wanted was her father's well-being, but is tangled with Charles and her sister's life. What will she do when it's time for her to leave but she was already in love with Charles, who she believed loved her sister, the real Mia? What happened when she found out about her real identity?
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
Brenna lived with her adoptive parents for twenty years, enduring their exploitation. When their real daughter appeared, they sent Brenna back to her true parents, thinking they were broke. In reality, her birth parents belonged to a top circle that her adoptive family could never reach. Hoping Brenna would fail, they gasped at her status: a global finance expert, a gifted engineer, the fastest racer... Was there any end to the identities she kept hidden? After her fiancé ended their engagement, Brenna met his twin brother. Unexpectedly, her ex-fiancé showed up, confessing his love...