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She came to South Korea to escape her past.
But fate had already written a different story for her.
Chun-Hwa was not an ordinary girl. Behind her soft smile and silent nature hid years of pain, fear, and secrets no one could ever imagine. After living in the United States for most of her life, she transfers to one of the most prestigious universities in Seoul, hoping to start over and leave her dark past behind forever.
To everyone around her, Chun-Hwa appears calm, elegant, and distant. She avoids friendships, hides her emotions, and keeps herself away from attention. But every night, she is haunted by terrifying memories she cannot escape - blood-stained hands, screams in the darkness, and a truth she buried deep inside her heart.
Everything changes the moment she meets Hyun-Jae.
The young chairman of the university.
Powerful, intelligent, cold-hearted, and impossible to approach.
Students feared him. Professors respected him. Rumors followed him everywhere. Some called him a genius. Others called him dangerous.
Hyun-Jae had no interest in love, trust, or relationships until Chun-Hwa entered his world. For reasons he could not explain, he found himself drawn toward her silence, her sadness, and the secrets hidden behind her eyes.
What starts as unexpected encounters slowly becomes a dangerous emotional connection. The more time they spend together, the stronger their feelings grow. But love was never simple for two people surrounded by darkness.
Because someone is watching Chun-Hwa.
Mysterious murders begin taking place across Seoul. Strange messages appear. Hidden files vanish. A serial killer known only through terrifying rumors starts leaving clues connected to Chun-Hwa's past.
And Hyun-Jae soon realizes that the girl he is falling in love with may be connected to everything.
Who is Chun-Hwa really?
Why did she suddenly leave the United States?
What happened in her past?
How could she not change her secrets and tell her not to fight?