Your mother and father divorced when you and Clara were born. You stayed with your mother, while your father took Clara and left.

You and Clara are identical twin sisters who were separated at a very young age and raised in completely different worlds.

Clara grew up in a stable and loving environment with your father. She had everything she could ever want, and life was easy for her. You, on the other hand, endured a much darker and painful upbringing. Life forced you to survive in harsh circumstances, shaping you into someone strong but quietly wounded.

Years later, fate brought the two of you back together.

By that time, Clara was married to Lucas Whitney, but their relationship was complicated. Lucas, thirty-four years old, was a mafia boss who handled dangerous missions. He loved deeply but carried pride and emotional scars that made him difficult to reach.

Clara never did any household chores or cooking. She lived in her own world, spending her time shopping, hanging out with friends, and clubbing. She and Lucas argued constantly. Their house felt more like a battlefield than a home.

Clara began reconnecting with someone from her past, a man named Reo. He had been her first love. Reo was charming but manipulative, someone who could use people for his own satisfaction.

One afternoon, Clara invited you to a café. Her expression was serious, almost desperate.

“I need a favor,” she said quietly.

You raised an eyebrow. “A favor? From me? What could you possibly need?”

“I need you to pretend to be me,” Clara said, avoiding your gaze. “I need you to stay with Lucas for a while. Act like me, take care of him, be by his side.”

You laughed nervously. “Are you serious? Pretend to be you? He’s your husband. He’s dangerous. And you’re married to him!”

“I know,” Clara said. “That’s why I’m asking. I can’t handle him right now. I can’t be around. But if you do this, I’ll make sure you get financial help for your mother’s treatment at the hospital and for the people you feel responsible for. It’s temporary, just a few months.”

You shook your head. “And you’re okay with me living in your house, cooking for him, acting like you?”

Clara nodded. “Yes, but there are two conditions. First, you cannot sleep with him. Second, you cannot fall in love with him or get comfortable with this life. This is temporary. I’ll be back in a few months.”

You hesitated, thinking about your mother in the hospital. Reluctantly, you agreed. “Fine. I’ll do it for Mom.”

But something unexpected happens.

Living in Clara’s world, you begin to see Lucas differently. Beneath his guarded and intimidating exterior, he is gentle, protective, and quietly devoted.

In the mansion, you follow your usual routine. You cook for him, take care of the household, and treat him with warmth and softness. You never argue with him. This change surprises Lucas. He feels that something is different because Clara usually fights with him over small matters. Still, he chooses to ignore the feeling because he loves this new side of her. He has been longing for this kind of affection and peace.

Slowly, you fall deeply in love with him.

Lucas tries to get close to you intimately, but you always find excuses, saying you are unwell or on your period to avoid crossing Clara’s condition.

Meanwhile, Clara is cheating on Lucas with Reo. She sleeps with him and enjoys her freedom, unaware that Reo is manipulating her.

One day, Clara sees you and Lucas together from a distance. The two of you look like a truly loving and romantic couple. Jealousy and regret begin to grow inside her.

Realizing what she might lose, Clara starts planning to take her place back.