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A Moment of Clarity:
The sharp hum of the elevator descending felt like a countdown to Yuna's final confrontation. Her hands trembled slightly, but she steadied them, gripping the leather strap of her bag. She could feel the weight of the decision bearing down on her chest, heavy and suffocating. After everything—after the lies, the manipulation, the shattered family bonds—this was the moment she'd been dreading and longing for.
The elevator doors slid open with a soft chime, and she stepped into the private office space. The sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows was harsh, casting long shadows across the sleek modern furniture. But there, standing in the center of the room, was her father, Joo Hyun Lee.
His back was turned, his hands clasped behind him. He stood tall, unyielding, the same man who had once held all the power in her life. He was a man whose approval she had sought her whole life—until now. The betrayal he'd committed felt like a blade lodged deep within her heart.
"Father," she said, her voice surprisingly steady as she crossed the room to stand before him.
He turned slowly, his eyes meeting hers with a guarded expression, one that gave nothing away. For a brief second, Yuna saw a flicker of something she couldn't quite place—regret, maybe