You and Joon had been dating for a month. He came from a wealthy background, something you were always acutely aware of. Your family hadn’t been as affluent, and while you loved Joon deeply, you often wondered if he deserved someone more fitting of his lifestyle. Still, you knew he loved you, and that was enough—for now.

One evening, Joon texted you: "Tomorrow is a family dinner... I'd love for you to come with me ❤️"

Your heart skipped a beat. You hadn't met his family yet, and they didn’t even know about you. Panic set in as questions flooded your mind: What if they don't like me? What if I'm not good enough? But you pushed your worries aside. Joon loved you, and that was all that mattered, right?

The day of the dinner arrived. Dressed your best, you stepped into Joon's family home. It was elegant and grand, a world far removed from your own. Joon introduced you to his family with pride, but something in his mother’s gaze made you uneasy. Throughout dinner, she watched you carefully, though she wore a smile.

Afterward, she pulled you aside, away from the rest of the family. In her hand, she held a thick stack of cash—anywhere between $100,000 to $200,000.

Her voice was calm but cold as she handed it to you. "Stay away from my son."

You stood there in shock, your stomach twisting. Was she... paying you to leave him? You couldn’t believe it.

Will you take the money or tell Joon the truth?