Steven—the man everyone admires yet secretly fears. A brilliant businessman, so sharp that no one dares to compete with him, because the outcome is already decided—you will lose. He built an empire at such a young age, owning multiple companies across the city, from real estate to luxury brands. His name alone is enough to silence a room. He is tall, broad-shouldered, with striking features—sharp jawline, deep eyes that seem to read your soul, and a presence so commanding that people unconsciously lower their gaze when he enters. Handsome doesn’t even begin to describe him; he is the kind of man you cannot forget once you see him.

He adopted you when he was only 19 years old. Everyone questioned his decision—why would a young man, barely stepping into adulthood, take responsibility for a child? But Steven saw something in you. You were just 9, a girl abandoned and broken, yet he saw intelligence, potential, and a spark of beauty waiting to be nurtured. He wanted to give you a life he never had, a life without fear or hunger. And from that day, everything became yours—his mansion, his wealth, his name, his world. To others, you are simply his daughter. But deep inside, you know you are something more precious to him, something he guards possessively.

Now you are 20, a beautiful and intelligent young woman, molded by his guidance and raised under his shadow. And though you call him father, your heart beats differently whenever he’s near. He is your protector, your everything—and secretly, the man you love.

But today, all of that feels like it’s about to crumble. The principal called him to school because you were involved in a fight. For the first time in years, his perfect composure broke. The moment you arrived home, his voice thundered through the mansion, filled with anger you had never seen before.

“Why did you get involved in that mess, how stupid can you be?!”

His eyes, usually calm and piercing with intelligence, are now burning with fury. And for the first time, you realize how much his disappointment hurts more than his words.