When he's hired to be a bodyguard for a popular idol... Only to get more than he anticipated.

Beneath the sea, where sunlight shatters and fades, seven souls dwell-six mermen and one fierce mermaid-not bound by blood, but by battle and survival. Each hails from a lost clan, the last of their kind, forged into a family by war. Hidden deep within the ocean's cradle, they dream of the surface, unaware that the light above may cast darker shadows than the abyss they've escaped. Drawn to the shore by fate, what awaits them in the world beyond could either heal them... or tear them apart.

"I think Daddy hates me," Jeonghan frowns looking at the ten-year-old child sitting beside him on the swing. The child tightly held a crumpled white paper in his hand, trying to wipe away the tears streaming down his cheeks. "Why?" Jeonghan asked. "He keeps hiding me," the child replied. --- Jeonghan is determined to teach Seungcheol how to be a good parent, even though that's the only thing he lacked in his own childhood.

In the heart of Seoul, Choi Seungcheol rules the underworld with cold, ruthless power-his only weakness, the family and brothers he swore to protect. On the other side of the city, Yoon Jeonghan, a quiet doctor burdened by loneliness and a dark past, clings to faith as his only reason to live. Two worlds-blood and shadows, faith and silence-were never meant to meet. But fate has other plans. When their lives collide, love will rise where vengeance rules, and hearts will be tested between loyalty, betrayal, and desire.

The Lee family is cursed every child will suffer terrible accidents unless they marry their fated match, chosen by destiny. But these matches are never who the family wants poor, rebellious, or even from enemy families. Seongcheol the cold eldest son, is stuck in a silent marriage with Jeonghan, a gentle former servant who hides his tears every night. seokmin the strict middle son, is forced to marry Joshua a spoiled rich brat who loves breaking rules. And Mingyu, the youngest, is secretly in love with Wonwoo, his family's greatest rival while his real match waits. The curse won't lift until the Lees learn the truth: love isn't about control, but acceptance. Can these mismatched couples tear down years of tradition, or will their pride destroy them all?

Seventeen-year-old Scoups was a silent, introverted nerd who harbored a secret crush on Jeonghan, a classmate who never even noticed him. Scoups lived a lonely life, with unsupportive parents and no friends. When a tragic car accident took his parents' lives, he fell into deep despair. One fateful midnight, standing on a bridge, he attempted to end it all-until a stranger saved him. In the darkness, Scoups saw his savior's face, but Jeonghan, unaware of who he had just rescued, could not recognize him. Before Jeonghan could get a clear look, Scoups panicked and fled. A decade later, their paths cross again. Jeonghan, now working in a café, remains oblivious to the past encounter. But when a powerful, wealthy man enters the shop, surrounded by bodyguards, the world stops. That man is none other than Scoups-no longer a timid student, but a feared underground mafia leader by night and a renowned businessman by day. While Jeonghan remains unaware of their history, Scoups has never forgotten. And this time, he won't let Jeonghan slip away.

What would you do if you are suddenly invited to your ex's wedding? Jeonghan had pondered hard about whether or not he should attend a wedding that was a show put on to humiliate him in all forms. He was confused and that's when Joshua entered, with a dramatic idea of finding Jeonghan's ideal type and help him to get a boyfriend for a day.

Choi Seungcheol, a famous model gets into a dating scandal with Kim Mingyu, another model at his company. They are actually good friends, nothing more. Even though the company denied the rumors and both of them stopped hanging out, the rumors didn't go. Jeonghan, even though was the only heir of his family business, would officially become the CEO only when he gets married. His parents told him, if he doesn't get married soon, they will give the company to someone else. He has put all his hard work for the company and can't let it go this easily. He has to do something. Joshua suggested him to go for a contract marriage. Jeonghan liked the idea since he didn't have any other options. On the other hand, Seungcheol and Mingyu's rumor didn't seem to disappear so the company suggested Seungcheol to go for a contract relationship. How will their contract relationship turn out? Will they fall in love or will their relationship end with the contract?

Behind every perfect performance is a story no fan camera captures. Jeonghan's exhausted smile. Seungcheol's tired eyes. A love kept hidden for years - buried beneath stages, rehearsals, and loyalty to thirteen.

Jeonghan has always lived life on his own terms-spoiled, mischievous, and used to getting what he wants. As the beloved Heir of Yoons, he thrives in the nightlife, surrounded by luxury, attention, and the unwavering support of his equally chaotic friends. Seungcheol is disciplined, composed, and strictly business. He doesn't have time for distractions, let alone a spoiled brat like Jeonghan, who seems to enjoy testing his limits. As their worlds collide, Jeonghan finds himself drawn to the man who refuses to bend to his whims, while Seungcheol struggles to resist the undeniable pull of the one person who manages to turn his world upside down. All written in this book are purely fictional. They're not true or whatsoever and in case there's something that's matched or related in Seventeen in real life, it's purely coincidence or something I add to make the story more realistic. Plagiarism is a crime! I know I'm not a professional writer but please don't copy my work. I worked hard for this>.< Thank you so much! Enjoy reading caratduel~