𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴 by Cʜᴜ̇ at Inkitt

Summary

Han Areum thought her life was ordinary—running a cozy café in Seoul, hiding from the shadows of her family’s mysterious past. But when her best friend drags her to the U.S. for a short escape, she unknowingly walks right into the world she was meant to forget. Jihoon, the boy who vanished from her childhood, now lives under a new name... as the cold and feared mafia heir. Tasked with hunting down the daughter of a traitor—Areum—he has no idea she’s the one he’s been ordered to destroy. When fate reunites them, love, secrets, and danger collide. Will truth break them apart, or is their love worth risking everything for?

Genre: Fantasy

Author: Cʜᴜ̇

Status: Ongoing

Chapters: 3

Rating: n/a

Age Rating: 16+

Introduction~

Main Lead Boy – Seo Jihoon (서지훈)

Age: 30

Role: Mafia heir in the U.S.

Personality: Cold exterior, protective, strategic thinker

Backstory: Moved to the U.S. suddenly under orders from his father (a mafia kingpin). Was told he’d hurt Areum if he stayed close. Now, grown up and trained, he’s ordered to hunt down the traitor’s daughter – without knowing she’s Areum.

Childhood:

Jihoon secretly loved Areum but feared his mafia ties would endanger her. His sudden disappearance crushed their unspoken promise but was meant to keep her safe.

(He still have feelings for her? What's next? How they will be together? With twists and untold truth)

Main Lead Girl – Han Areum (한아름)

Age: 29

Job: Owns a cozy café in Seoul

Personality: beautiful ,Quiet, warm, resilient, loyal

Backstory: her mom died when she was only 13 years (don't know how and what's the truth) and her dad disappeared (bc he was involved in dark mafia business and deals) he leave her for his good or for her? Still don't know the truth. She don't know anything about it. Raised by her aunt. Recently live in seol and owns a cafè

Childhood: Areum and Jihoon were inseparable childhood friends and used to go same highschool. They shared secret smiles, silly games, and hidden crushes neither dared confess. Their bond was deep but innocent, until one day Jihoon suddenly disappeared without a word, leaving Areum heartbroken and confused.

Best Friend of areum– Yuna Kwon (권유나)