WARNING!!!: This story contains elements of child abuse, depression, PTSD, child abandonment, blood, gore, violence, mature language, and low self-esteem. Reader discretion is advised.
READ FIRST: This is a remake of an old fanfiction I discontinued and deleted a long time ago. The story otherwise remains unchanged, just rewritten, and remastered. Yes, this is a love triangle trope. No, it won't have the constant in-your-face jealousy. Yes, there will be mentions of jealousy, but not in every. Single. Chapter. No, it will not be the classic 'Oh you like the girl I like? Well, now we have to ruin our friendship over it' because that shit annoys me, okay? Okay.
Description: You grew up as the daughter of a single father who ran a modest herbal tea shop. Your mother passed away when you were just a child, leaving a void that your father couldn't cope with. His grief turned to bitterness, and he became cold and harsh, punishing you severely for the smallest mistakes. Under his shadow, you learned to be quiet, timid, and afraid.
But one day, everything changed. A mysterious old man wandered into the shop, his eyes full of wisdom, and declared that you possessed extraordinary potential. Little did you know, this chance encounter would set you on a path to change your destiny forever.
Mikhaela Janna Lim, daughter of a renowned business tycoon, craves a normal life away from the spotlight. She even persuades her famous friends to pretend they don't know her, all for the sake of solitude.
But when her path crosses with Maraiah Queen Arceta-a social butterfly, soft talker, and academic achiever adored by many-everything changes.
Will Mikhaela cling to her quiet sanctuary as an anonymous introvert, or transform herself to win Maraiah's heart?