Layers of Us (Currently Rewriting)

Fiona Avana has spent years mastering the art of architectural restoration, breathing new life into spaces long forgotten. The Carlton Hotel, an iconic but crumbling structure, offers her the chance to leave a lasting mark on the city's skyline-and her career. But what should be just another project becomes anything but, when Jae Hyun Kim, the enigmatic CEO of KYL Group-and the man she thought she had buried in the past-steps back into her life.

For Jae Hyun, becoming the CEO was never his dream, but it's the path he must walk to uphold his family's legacy. When Fiona unexpectedly reenters his world, old emotions stir, ones he thought he had pushed aside in favor of duty. But there's more at stake than just business between them. The Carlton's transformation mirrors the tension between their shared history and the unspoken connection that still lingers in the air.

Caught between the allure of the past and the demands of the future, Fiona finds herself questioning everything-her work, her relationships, and the feelings she thought were long buried. With Gabriel, her good friend, someone she looks up to, showing unexpected signs of something deeper, and Jae Hyun quietly pulling at the edges of her resolve, Fiona must decide: Is it possible to restore what's been broken without losing herself in the process?

As the Carlton's renovation pushes forward, so too do the complexities of the heart, where passion, loyalty, and ambition collide in ways that could change everything.

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This story is a work of fiction. All names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to real events is purely coincidental.

Copyright ©mugiichan 2014
Edited: March 2024; Ended: TBD 2025