The Lee family is a name that commands power across Asia-wealthy, untouchable, and dangerous. At its center is Jong Lee, a man who built an empire from grief, betrayal, and ambition. For years, he believed his lost daughter was dead. Until she wasn't. Lee Yeon Joo has lived her entire life in the shadows, unaware that her blood ties her to one of the most powerful dynasties in the world. Intelligent, guarded, and far stronger than she appears, she is suddenly pulled into a family bound by secrets-and enemies who never forget. Her eldest brother welcomes her with fierce devotion. The youngest resents her existence. And the one man she shouldn't fall for may be the most dangerous of all. When a violent attack shatters a high-profile gala in China, blood is spilled, loyalties are tested, and love becomes both a weakness and a weapon. In a world ruled by billionaires and underground empires, survival isn't guaranteed- and sometimes, the greatest threat comes from within.

Will Maddyline be able to achieve her dreams? Will she be able to get back her life and continue dreaming conciously? Will she be diverted to something else or be a strong-willed yound lady in finding the truth behind everything? Along the way, meeting other people that turned out to be special, will she be willing to sacrifice her dreams just for them?

Will Kel overcome everything? Despite all the failures she had gone through? How does her squad helped her during her rough times? A story inspired by different happenings in reality. Wherein it conveys a true meaning behind being in a 'barkada' or 'close circle of friends' together, reaching dreams and goals in life! ps. This is the first story in the Escuadra Series. This contains spoilers for the upcoming stories. This story revealed how the squad was formed.