As the days turned into weeks, Yura felt the weight of Minho’s imprisonment pulling her down. No matter how hard she fought, the legal system seemed impenetrable. One late afternoon, when she was exhausted and emotionally drained, a surprising visitor arrived at her apartment—a well-dressed woman, sharp and intimidating, who introduced herself as Ru Shi’s aunt.
“Miss Kim Yura,” the woman said, her voice smooth but full of authority, “I’m here to discuss a proposal that may solve all your problems.”
Yura blinked in confusion, unsure of what this woman could possibly offer. “What do you mean?”
“My nephew, Ru Shi, has taken quite a liking to you. You’ve caught his eye. Our family is very fond of him, and we’ve been thinking about securing his future. We believe that you would be a suitable match for him,” the woman continued, her words carefully chosen. “If you agree to marry him, I assure you that Minho’s case will disappear. He’ll be released immediately.”
Yura’s heart stopped. She felt like she was drowning in a sea of conflicting emotions—shock, anger, and overwhelming sadness. Marry Ru Shi? The thought had never crossed her mind. She admired him as a boss, but nothing more. And now, they were offering her Minho’s freedom in exchange for her life with Ru Shi?
She tried to hold herself together as her voice wavered, “You think I would betray Minho like that? I could never marry someone I don’t love.”
The woman’s eyes narrowed. “You may not love him now, but Ru Shi can provide you with a life you’ve never dreamed of. You’ll never have to struggle again, and Minho will be free. Think carefully, Miss Kim.”
Yura stood there, frozen, as the woman left. The offer hung in the air like a dark cloud, and Yura felt trapped. Minho’s freedom was just a signature away, but the cost was her future.
