THE BITCH CEO (Im Nayeon)

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2 YEARS LATER

NO ONE'S POV

                        --- BREAKING NEWS ---

**** Her Royal Highness, Princess Hans DeBourbon of Paris, France, has just arrived at Incheon International Airport, marking the end of a two-year period during which she oversaw the vast empire her family owned.

The princess, who is widely known as the adopted daughter of South Korea, made headlines three months ago when she publicly declined the throne, a decision that surprised many.

Now, in a new chapter of her life, Princess Hans has chosen to settle in South Korea with her sisters, embracing and continuing to nurture her ties to the nation that once embraced her.

Princess Hans' grandfather, His Royal Highness King Edward, also a man of great business acumen, passed down an extensive global legacy to his only heir.

Under his leadership, the family's holdings expanded across the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia, and now, those vast enterprises rest in the hands of his beloved granddaughter, Hans.

Rumors have been swirling that Princess Hans DeBourbon's relationship with the renowned Turkish actress, Tüba Büyüküstün, has come to a sudden end, primarily due to the strain of distance and their conflicting schedules.

For over a year, the two had been spotted together on several occasions in both the United States and Europe, but neither confirmed their relationship.

Tüba, known for fiercely guarding her privacy, had repeatedly denied the rumors, preferring to keep her personal life far from the prying eyes of the media.

However, the rumors reached a tipping point when fans of Tüba were quick to share a candid photograph of the two, locked in a kiss on a beach in Monaco, sparking widespread speculation.

Though the Turkish actress never publicly acknowledged the relationship, the image spoke for itself. ****

"I really thought they would end up together." Sana muttered quietly, scrolling through her tablet.

Jeongyeon sighed, leaning back in her chair, taking a long sip from her drink before speaking thoughtfully.

"Time management was always the issue between them. Hans was in Los Angeles, while Tüba's in Turkey. That's a lot of miles to cover for a relationship."

"And, Tüba is also a Muslim." Rosé, who had been unusually quiet up until now, chimed in, her tone more uncertain than usual.

At her words, the room fell silent.

The others exchanged glances, processing what she had just said.

"What?" Rosé asked, feeling the eyes of her friends on her. She looked at them with a mix of confusion and defensiveness.

"And what's your point?" Jennie asked, raising an eyebrow and with her usual sharpness.

Rosé hesitated, then took a breath, her voice softer now as she explained.

"Well, Islam traditionally doesn't support same-gender relationships. And Turkey, you know...it's one of the most conservative Muslim countries. It just feels like the odds were stacked against them, no matter how strong their feelings were."

The others were quiet for a long moment, the implications of what Rosé said settling in.

It wasn't just about distance, or time; it was about deep-seated cultural and religious expectations that, no matter how much love existed between the two women, might have made it impossible for them to navigate their relationship publicly.