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BUSINESS OF LOVE [YEON-AE SAEOP]

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To the world, Jasmine Mei Hirai is elegance itself — a fashion icon, a social media star, the woman every brand desires. But behind the flawless smile hides a soul bound by scars. Her father, Hiro Hirai, built an empire on power and control… and Mei is just another pawn in his game. When she defies him and shatters an arranged marriage, she’s banished — stripped of her title, her name, her home. But exile becomes her freedom. Seoul becomes her new beginning. Here, she meets three men who will change everything. Kai Yoon-seok, the cold-hearted CEO who sees love as weakness. Every glance between them sparks war and fire. “You think I hate you, Mei? I’m only fighting because I can’t stop wanting you.” Choi Min-ho, her best friend, her safe place — the one who listens when no one else does. “You don’t have to be strong all the time. Let me be your strength.” Lee Asher Do-hyun, the charming perfectionist who hides heartbreak behind his calm smile. “You taught me love without even trying.” But in the glittering world of power, betrayal, and designer dreams, love comes at a cost. Enemies move in shadows. Old wounds resurface. And the line between business and desire blurs dangerously. In a city where ambition rules all, Mei must decide what matters most — her freedom, her career, or the love that might destroy her. “Is love my weakness… or the only freedom I’ve ever wanted?”
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Chapter 1 - PROLOGUE

Jasmine Mei Hirai's life is a mesmerizing paradox.

At barely twenty-four, she captivates the fashion world with visionary designs and entices thousands with her carefully curated life of glamour and perfection. Her existence is a poignant of struggle.

Yet beneath the glossy veneer lies a haunting truth — her beauty hides a storm.

Her father's unrelenting rage holds her captive in a prison disguised as a home. The brutal bond of his tyranny suffocates her spirit, leaving scars too deep to see.

Freedom comes on the wings of banishment — a double-edged gift that cuts deep.

With nowhere to turn, Mei seeks refuge in her cousin Erika's home. The haven offers peace, yet danger quietly lurks, threatening her fragile sense of safety. As she rebuilds herself, Mei learns that freedom isn't always escape — sometimes, it's endurance.

Then, a clandestine plan unfolds.

A single decision sets her on a plane bound for Seoul, South Korea — a city that will alter her life forever.

In Seoul, her career soars to dazzling heights. She becomes the lead fashion designer for one of the most prestigious conglomerates, working beside three of Korea's most influential businessmen — men whose worlds orbit power, secrets, and desire.

Kai Yoon-seok

The illustrious businessman who moves through life like royalty: confident, principled, and unapologetically dominant. Behind his cold precision lies a man waiting to be understood. Will he find solace in the woman who challenges his control?

Choi Min-ho

Charisma personified. His magnetic personality and sharp intellect draw Mei into an effortless friendship that soon blurs into something deeper. But can friendship survive when love begins to bloom between the lines?

Lee Asher Do-hyun

Sophistication wrapped in warmth. He guides Mei through Seoul's hidden corners and patiently teaches her his language, one word at a time. Somewhere between laughter and lessons, their hearts begin to speak a language of their own. Will they embrace the love that's blossoming between them, or will they let it slip away.

And then there's Kim Ha-neul

A visionary tech mogul whose brilliance and humanity stir something profound within her. His passion for innovation mirrors her own drive, but fate may have other plans for their fragile connection.

As Mei's journey unfolds, the delicate threads of fate tighten.

Love, ambition, and betrayal weave into a tapestry she cannot control.

Will she find happiness in the arms of one… or lose herself to the game of power and passion that surrounds her?

Only time will tell.

In the glittering city that promises freedom, love will become her most dangerous trap. It's a game of criminals where only one can win and the stakes are higher than anyone realises. Power, deceit, and passion collide in a world where loyalty is a commodity, and trust is a weapon. Mei has to outsmart them all or risk losing more than just her heart.