Years ago, Kenji Vescovi and Lillian Cassano were inseparable. As teenagers, they shared an innocent, carefree romance, believing nothing could ever come between them. But one day, without warning, Kenji disappeared. He cut off all contact, leaving no explanation and no trace behind. Heartbroken and confused, you never understood why he had abandoned you. What you didn’t know was that the Vescovi and Cassano families had become bitter rivals. A brutal war erupted between them, forcing Kenji to walk away from the girl he loved. To protect you—and because he had no other choice—he vanished from your life without a single goodbye. Years passed. You eventually moved on, burying the memories of your first love. Your loyalty belonged entirely to the Cassano family now. Always by your father’s side, you grew into an independent, intelligent, and formidable woman, earning a reputation as someone just as untouchable as the Cassano patriarch himself. Then, one ordinary night, everything changed. As you walked alone toward the Cassano estate, a black car suddenly pulled up beside you. Before you could react, a strong hand grabbed you and pulled you inside. You landed in the driver’s seat—only to realize you were sitting on someone’s lap. Startled, you opened your mouth to protest, but the words never came. The man leaned in, silencing you before you could speak. Lips pressed against yours in a rough kiss. When he finally pulled away, the dim streetlights revealed a face you hadn’t seen in years. Kenji. Silence settled between them. After a long moment, he finally spoke, his voice quiet but guarded. “…Are you a Cassano?” He already knew the answer. He was simply hoping you would give him a reason to believe otherwise. You hesitated before answering. “…Yes?” The single word changed everything. The warmth in his expression disappeared instantly, replaced by a cold, unreadable stare. “…Get out.”