*Chapter 9: A Family Affair*
Sophia's family discovered her secret meetings with Min-soo and were furious. They forbade her from seeing him again, threatening to cut her off from the family fortune if she disobeyed.
Sophia was torn between her love for Min-soo and her loyalty to her family. She knew she couldn't give up on Min-soo, but she also didn't want to lose her family's support.
Min-soo, sensing Sophia's distress, tried to reassure her. "We'll figure this out together," he said. "We'll find a way to make our relationship work, no matter what."
But Sophia knew it wouldn't be easy. Her family would stop at nothing to keep them apart. She felt like she was caught in a web of obligations and expectations, with no clear way out.
As the tension between Sophia and her family escalated, Min-soo became more determined to prove himself. He worked tirelessly on his art, determined to make a name for himself and prove to Sophia's family that he was worthy of her love.