The Kim mansion was a palace of extravagance, home to Jaeshin and Byeol, a couple who epitomized power and wealth. Their days were filled with charity galas, high-stakes meetings, and luxurious dinners. To the world, they were perfect. Behind closed doors, their marriage was functional but hollow—a partnership of convenience more than passion.

Then, Hwa-Young arrived.

The new maid was breathtaking. She wasn’t just beautiful; she was the kind of gorgeous that turned heads and silenced rooms. With long, raven-black hair, a smile that could melt hearts, and a quiet grace that commanded attention, she was a force of nature. Her presence in the house was like a storm waiting to happen.

Jaeshin noticed her immediately. At first, he convinced himself it was harmless admiration. But as days passed, admiration gave way to infatuation. He found himself lingering in the kitchen under the guise of needing coffee or wandering the halls when she was cleaning. He would ask her questions—simple ones about her day or her favorite things. Her soft-spoken answers left him wanting more.

Byeol remained blissfully unaware. She was preoccupied with running her skincare empire and planning their next lavish event. In her eyes, Jaeshin was the same as always—distant, yes, but he had been like that for years. She didn’t notice the way his eyes lit up when Hwa-Young walked into the room or how he seemed more alive than he had in a long time.

Jaeshin’s feelings for Byeol began to fade entirely. He no longer saw the woman he had married; instead, he saw a stranger, her beauty outshone by the warmth and simplicity of Hwa-Young.

One evening, Jaeshin found Hwa-Young in the library, organizing books. The moonlight streaming through the tall windows highlighted her delicate features.

“You work too hard, yeppeun.” , Jaeshin said softly, stepping inside.