Guarding Her Silence She was supposed to guard her life, not her heart. She was known for her silence. Cold, untouchable, and feared. She was trained for her duty. Disciplined, loyal, and forbidden. One was never meant to be seen. The other was never meant to be touched. But when a ruthless CEO and her bodyguard are bound by shadows and secrets, silence becomes the most dangerous thing of all.

Facing a new town and identity to escape a troubled past, Jennie finds an unexpected and intense connection with her seemingly guarded neighbor, Lisa, as they navigate shared pain and hidden truths.

Title: Shadows of Elegance Genre: Romance | Mystery | Power Struggle | Elite Society Setting: Seoul Elite University - A prestigious school where wealth, status, and power dictate everything. The students belong to three social tiers: 1. The Royals - Ultra-elite heirs to powerful empires, ruling the school with influence and wealth. (Liam belongs here, but no one knows yet.) 2. The Nobles - High-status students from influential families, respected but not as powerful as the Royals. (Jennie is here, being the daughter of a wealthy businesswoman.) 3. The Commoners - Hardworking scholarship students who rely on academics to survive in this world of power and privilege. --- Plot Summary: Jennie Kim is a top student and part of the Nobles, admired for her intelligence and kindness. She has never cared about the school's hierarchy-until Liam arrives. William Alexander Manoban, cold and distant, transfers in with an aura of mystery. He's unlike the arrogant heirs of the Royals, yet he refuses to associate with anyone. No one knows where he came from, and rumors swirl around his sudden transfer. What Jennie doesn't know is that Liam is not just another transfer student-he's the hidden heir to the Manoban Conglomerate, one of the most powerful families in the world. His presence at Seoul Elite University is not by choice but due to a secret agreement tied to his future inheritance. In a world where status defines fate, can love defy hierarchy? Or will Liam's secret force him and Jennie apart forever?

Book 2 Loving You in Secret - After the Escape They ran for freedom. But freedom comes with a cost. Jennie Kim and Liam Manoban are finally out of the shadows, but peace is still out of reach. As the world reels from the fallout of Kai's downfall, new enemies rise-ones who want to erase the truth, silence the witnesses, and destroy everything Jennie and Liam fought for. With their love no longer a secret but their lives constantly under threat, Jennie must face her trauma while Liam prepares for a war he never thought he'd have to fight. Political alliances shift. Family loyalties are tested. And just when they think they're safe, a betrayal from within threatens to tear them apart. Will love be enough to survive what's coming next? Or will their story be rewritten by those still hiding in the dark?

🥀 | Loving You in Secrets | 🥀 Jennie Kim and Liam Manoban have known each other since they were kids-drawn to each other like stars destined to align. Liam was always the reckless romantic, wearing his heart on his sleeve, while Jennie held back, chained by her loyalty to her family. What they didn't expect was that their parents were hiding a brutal truth: a long-standing political feud that went deeper than wealth, fame, or pride. A secret deal was signed between the Kim family and the Kais, one that would guarantee peace between rivals... in exchange for Jennie's hand in marriage to Kai. Liam didn't know until it was too late. Until Jennie, crying in his arms, whispered, "They've already chosen for me." But Liam wasn't one to back down-not when it came to love. So they made a pact. To love each other in secret. To meet behind closed doors. To steal every moment they could. All while pretending to be strangers in front of the world. But secrets don't stay buried forever. When Kai starts suspecting the truth, he sets out to destroy Liam's family reputation-forcing Liam to choose: protect the woman he loves or destroy everything his parents built. And Jennie? She's not just a pawn anymore. She's ready to break the rules, expose the truth, and fight for the only thing that was ever truly hers-Liam.

Synopsis: Jennie Kim, the queen of K-pop, has always been in control-of her career, her emotions, and her heart. But everything changes when she meets Liam Manoban, the charismatic and rebellious new solo artist shaking up the industry. He's talented, unpredictable, and completely uninterested in the rules of fame. When their paths collide in an unexpected collaboration, sparks fly-both on and off the stage. But with scandals, jealous rivals, and the weight of their dreams standing in the way, will they be able to find their own rhythm? Book 1

A Request from @Aries_Midnight ❤️ Title: The Unwanted Wife Genre: Romance, Drama, Angst, Slow Burn POV: Alternating between Liam and Jennie Story Premise: In the world of the elite, marriages are not built on love-they are built on power. Jennie Kim has been in love with Liam Manoban since high school, but to him, she has always been nothing more than a family obligation. Forced into an arranged marriage, Jennie finds herself trapped in a loveless union with a man who refuses to see her beyond their unwanted vows. Liam, cold and distant, never wanted a wife-especially not Jennie. Burdened by his own past and responsibilities, he keeps her at arm's length, unwilling to acknowledge the emotions she stirs within him. But when jealousy, unspoken tensions, and undeniable attraction begin to crack the ice between them, Liam is forced to question everything he thought he knew. What happens when the unwanted wife becomes impossible to ignore? With meddling friends, hidden emotions, and an undeniable pull between them, Jennie and Liam must navigate a marriage neither of them wanted-until wanting each other becomes inevitable.

Jennie Kim, a popular actress and the darling of the entertainment industry, finds herself in need of a bodyguard after a string of suspicious incidents. Her agency hires Jisoo, a skilled professional who has protected countless high-profile clients. But just days before her assignment begins, Jisoo is called away on an emergency. Desperate not to lose the lucrative contract (and not wanting to leave Jennie unprotected), she ropes in her best friend Lisa Manoban to fill in temporarily. The problem? Lisa has zero experience as a bodyguard. The only thing she brings to the table is her black belt in karate and an uncanny ability to charm her way out of trouble. Armed with a borrowed suit, a pair of sunglasses, and some questionable advice from Jisoo, Lisa steps into her role as Jennie's bodyguard. Chaos quickly ensues. Lisa's unconventional methods-like teaching Jennie self-defense during a stakeout or accidentally becoming friends with her stalker-drive Jennie crazy. Yet, amidst the comedy of errors, Jennie finds herself drawn to Lisa's genuine care and unshakable loyalty. As the incidents around Jennie escalate and Lisa begins to suspect a deeper conspiracy, she must figure out how to keep Jennie safe while navigating her own growing feelings for her client. Will Lisa be able to protect Jennie without blowing her cover as a "real" bodyguard? And more importantly, will Jennie's heart be safe around her unlikely protector?

Lisa Manoban is a powerful woman with too many enemies and not enough time. When assassins breach her final line of defense, she turns to the forbidden - summoning a demon from the Ninth Gate. Enter Jennie, a deadly guardian bound by an ancient oath. Cold, powerful, and born of fire, Jennie was never meant to care for humans. But as blood spills and secrets unravel, their pact begins to shift. Because Jennie isn't just guarding Lisa's body anymore- She's starting to guard her heart.

In the second installment of Lisa and Jennie's love story, their relationship faces new challenges as rumors, rivalry, and the pressures of school life test their bond. With Lisa's fiery temper and Jennie's calm demeanor, they navigate the ups and downs of being a couple in a student-teacher dynamic. As their love deepens, they learn valuable lessons about trust, jealousy, and the strength of their connection, proving that sometimes, the best lessons in life aren't found in textbooks.