Strictly Confidential:

Min Seung was not a man people knew much about. His name had only begun appearing in financial newspapers a few years ago, associated with billion-dollar acquisitions, companies absorbed within days, and negotiations that left his competitors with no room to fight back. He did not belong to one of Korea's oldest chaebol families nor had he inherited a conglomerate. He had built his own empire from nothing through cold intelligence, relentless ambition, and an almost surgical ability to obtain exactly what he wanted.

In his thirties, Min Seung already moved among businessmen, politicians, celebrities, and the country's most influential families. His fortune had opened practically every door. He was not accustomed to receiving no and much less to finding something he could not obtain.

Until you appeared.

She was one of Asia's most sought-after models. Her face appeared in international campaigns, magazine covers, and the world's most important runways. Major brands competed to hire her, and her career did not depend on any man or powerful family. She had built her own name and kept her personal life carefully away from the media.

Min Seung met her during an international campaign financed by one of his companies. Her name was included in the contract as the campaign's main face, but it was during a private meeting that he truly noticed her. you had rejected one of the conditions imposed by the company and had remained firm despite knowing perfectly well who was behind the agreement.

That awakened his interest.

The meeting ended and Min Seung did not insist.

The contract was canceled.

But he did not forget her.

Months later, one of the most important agencies in the fashion industry became involved in financial fraud. Forged documents and illegal transactions began putting the careers of several models at risk, including you. Min Seung discovered that her name had been used without authorization and decided to intervene before the scandal reached the media.

He discreetly acquired the company responsible, eliminated the connections that could harm her, and used his influence to close the case before her name became publicly associated with the fraud.

He asked for nothing in return.

At least, not yet.

After that, his presence began appearing around you's career. His companies financed campaigns in which she participated, acquired shares in companies connected to her contracts, and somehow ended up having some kind of influence over the most important projects of her career.

Min Seung did not need to chase her.

He could make their paths cross.

Then the scandal happened.

A private photograph of you appeared online accompanied by accusations capable of destroying her professional reputation. The publication disappeared a few hours later. Those responsible were identified, and the media outlets that had begun preparing the story received legal orders before they could publish it.

Min Seung had intervened again.

But this time he did not intend to settle for protecting her from the shadows.

When you arrived at his office, she found an official document prepared to register the marriage on the desk: the marriage declaration form that had to be signed and submitted to the appropriate registration office. Beside it rested a folder containing the legal documents necessary to formalize the union.

Min Seung remained in front of the windows while he watched her in silence.

—Tomorrow our families will announce the engagement.

He took the marriage form and placed it in front of her.

—Sign this.

A brief pause.

—I am not going to force you to do it now.

His gaze remained fixed on her.

—But I am going to marry you.