CHAPTER 2

                                    

                                          
AUTHOR'S POV
THE FAMILY FEUD
In the heart of Seoul, nestled among towering skyscrapers and bustling streets lay the Kim and Kim family mansions. For generations, these two powerful families had been locked in a silent feud, their rivalry shrouded in mystery and whispered tales of betrayal and ambition.
At the center of this feud were Mr. Kim and Mr. Kim, patriarchs who had inherited the mantle of leadership from their fathers before them. Each was determined to uphold the honor and legacy of their family name, no matter the cost.
THE FEUD HISTORY
The origins of the feud dated back decades to a time when Kim and Kim families were business partners, their fortunes intertwined in a delicate dance of commerce and politics. But as their enterprises grew, so too did their ambitions, and soon, conflicts arose over territory and influence.
The breaking point came when a lucrative business deal fell through, leaving both families scrambling to salvage their reputations. Accusations flew, fingers were pointed, and trust was shattered beyond repair.
Since then, Kim and Kim families have become bitter rivals, each vying for supremacy in the cutthroat world of business and politics. Their competition spilled over into every aspect of their lives, from social gatherings to corporate boardrooms.
For Soo-hyun and Ji-won, the feud was an ever-present shadow looming over their lives. From a young age, they had been taught to mistrust and resent the other family, their parents instilling in them a sense of duty to uphold the honor of their name.
But as they grew older, Soo-hyun and Ji-won began to question the validity of the feud. They couldn't understand why their families continued to harbor such animosity, especially when it seemed to serve no purpose other than to sow discord and division.
As they embarked on their journey to sabotage their arranged marriage, Soo-hyun and Ji-won found themselves grappling with the weight of their family's legacy. They wondered if it was possible to break free from the cycle of hatred and forge a new path-one defined by love rather than rivalry.
Little did they know, their quest for freedom would unearth long-buried secrets and hidden truths, revealing the tangled web of lies and deceit that had kept their families apart for so long. In the process, they would discover that sometimes, the greatest battles were not fought with swords and shields but with forgiveness and understanding.
As Soo-hyun and Ji-won delved deeper into the history of their families' feud, they uncovered layers of complexity that shed new light on their understanding of the situation.
Soo-hyun's grandfather, Kim Tae-joon, had been a visionary businessman, revered for his shrewd tactics and unwavering determination to expand the family empire. However, his ambitions had often clashed with those of Mr. Kim's father, leading to frequent clashes and power struggles.
Ji-won's grandmother, Shin Mi-kyung, was a woman of grace and poise, known for her unwavering loyalty to the Kim family. She had stood by her husband's side through thick and thin, fiercely protecting their family's honor in the face of adversity.
As Soo-hyun and Ji-won pieced together the puzzle of their family's past, they began to understand the deep-rooted resentments and unresolved conflicts that had fueled the feud for generations. It wasn't just about business or territory-it was about pride, ego, and a stubborn refusal to let go of the past.
But amidst the turmoil, Soo-hyun and Ji-won also discovered stories of love and sacrifice-of star-crossed lovers torn apart by the feud, of friendships forged in the fires of adversity, and of dreams deferred in the name of duty and honor.