Main Characters
Lian
Filipina, 25 years old
Independent, strong-willed, and determined
Working or studying in Seoul, trying to build her own life abroad
Has a sharp tongue but a kind heart underneath
Carries a secret pain from her past that fuels her stubbornness
Lee Nomin
Korean, 28 years old
CEO of a prestigious company (or elite university's top student, you choose)
Cold, arrogant, perfectionist, rarely lets anyone get close
Has his own emotional scars that make him distant and defensive
Sees Lian as a rival from the start
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Blurb
In the heart of Seoul, two worlds collide. Lian, a strong and independent Filipina, struggles to survive and thrive far from home. Lee Nomin, a cold and calculating CEO, sees her as nothing more than a nuisance—until fate forces them to face their pasts and their true feelings. What starts as a fiery rivalry slowly turns into something neither of them expected: love. But can two hearts so fiercely guarded learn to trust each other before it's too late?
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Synopsis
Lian moved to Seoul to chase her dreams and escape the shadows of her past. Despite the loneliness and cultural barriers, she's determined to prove herself. Lee Nomin is a man who has built walls around his heart after a painful betrayal. When Lian and Nomin's paths cross in the corporate world (or university campus), sparks fly—not the good kind. Their clashes are public and fierce, each unwilling to back down.
As they are forced into close proximity by work (or a project), their mutual disdain slowly gives way to an undeniable attraction. Yet, both are haunted by secrets they refuse to share. With every encounter, the tension thickens, and what started as hatred begins to blur into complicated feelings.
Can Lian and Nomin break down their barriers before their pasts tear them apart? Or will their rivalry become the very thing that keeps them from a chance at love?
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Introduction (Opening Scene)
The cold Seoul wind whipped through the bustling streets as Lian adjusted the collar of her coat. The neon lights flickered above the crowded sidewalks, reflecting the mix of excitement and uncertainty that churned inside her chest. It was her first winter in Seoul, a city that promised opportunity but demanded sacrifice.
As she navigated through the crowd, her eyes caught a glimpse of a tall figure standing by the glass doors of a sleek office building—the man who would soon challenge everything she thought she knew about herself. Lee Nomin, with his sharp gaze and silent arrogance, was a constant reminder that in this city, survival wasn't enough. You had to dominate.
And Lian was ready for the fight.