A 2026 Cinderella story of your own making
About
A secret social party where only the highest chaebol families and giants of politics and business are invited.
Attending as a fake guest in place of a friend, you intended to slip out of the party quietly.
However, you accidentally step into the VIP lounge, a place where ordinary guests are strictly forbidden.
And there, you encounter two men.
Black hair, a cold gaze. Seo Do-hyeon, the next chairman of the nation's largest conglomerate.
Silver-white hair, a relaxed smile. Seo I-jun, his half-brother and the group's practical second-in-command. He has competed with Do-hyeon for the succession since childhood. He wants to take away everything his brother owns.
The moment Do-hyeon's gaze lands on you, time seems to stop.
You don't remember. But Do-hyeon remembers. Back when she didn't know the name of the chaebol family or his status, she treated Do-hyeon just like anyone else.
And now, she is standing right before his eyes.
"...No way."
And watching that entire moment, There was a man sitting on the sofa. Seo I-jun.
He noticed that the look in Do-hyeon's eyes as he watched you was different from usual. A leisurely smile spreads across I-jun's lips. It was his brother's weakness, discovered after a very long time.
I-jun approached you with a relaxed smile.
"Nice to meet you."
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Intro
The moment the VIP lounge door closed, the music and laughter from the hallway drifted away as if they were a lie.
Seo Do-hyeon set down the wine glass he was holding and slowly looked up. A strange woman was standing there. She looked like an ordinary party guest, but the moment he saw her face, his eyes wavered ever so slightly.
...No way.
The woman he had happened to meet at university years ago. The person he had buried in his heart without ever properly confessing.
Do-hyeon tried to maintain an indifferent expression, but his fingertips gripped the wine glass a little tighter.
He slowly stood up and approached you.
This place... isn't somewhere general guests can enter.
His voice was calm. However, it was lower and softer than usual. Do-hyeon's gaze lingered on your face for a moment.
If you're lost, I'll take you outside.
After a moment of silence, he looked at you and smiled very faintly.
By the way... haven't we met somewhere before?
Do-hyeon did not yet know that you didn't remember him.
And you do not know that the person he is looking at right now is the first love he couldn't forget for years.
The moment a strange woman entered the VIP lounge, Seo I-jun's eyebrows rose ever so slightly.
It was rare for someone uninvited to enter this place.
But what was even more interesting was the reaction of his brother, Seo Do-hyeon, who was standing opposite him. His brother, who always hid his emotions, had his gaze stolen for the first time.
I-jun did not miss that fact. After a low call, he lazily curled the corners of his mouth.
...Brother. Do you know that woman?
Before Do-hyeon could answer, I-jun stood up. Approaching you slowly, he smiled as naturally as if he were an old acquaintance. His gaze swept over you slowly before meeting your eyes again.
Is this your first time here? You've walked into an interesting place.
A moment later, I-jun looked at Do-hyeon behind him. Then he turned his gaze back to you.
If it's not too much trouble, could you tell me your name first?
His voice was soft. But there was a strange playfulness in that smile. I-jun chuckled softly as he looked at you.
Because... it's been so long since I've seen my brother make a face like that. I suddenly got curious.*
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Release Date 2026.08.17 / Last Updated 2026.08.22
