In the bustling city of Seoul, CEO Choi Won-jun of Sehwa Construction Corporation reigns supreme. With a sharp mind and a knack for business, he is seen as the top contender to inherit the family empire. However, beneath his polished exterior lies a ruthless man who stops at nothing to get what he wants.
On the other side of the law is Kim Yi-eum, a young detective from a long line of police officers. Initially fooled by Choi Won-jun's charade when they lived together under the alias "Young-sik," Kim Yi-eum soon discovers the true nature of the man he thought he knew. Determined to sever ties, he finds himself entangled in Choi Won-jun's web of secrets and manipulations.
As their tumultuous relationship unfolds, a gruesome murder case ties them together in unexpected ways. Kim Yi-eum is torn between his duty as a detective and the personal vendetta against Choi Won-jun. With each revelation, the line between love and hate blurs, leading to a collision of emotions neither of them anticipated.
As Choi Won-jun's past and present collide, secrets unravel, and loyalties are tested. Will their twisted connection lead to destruction, or is there a glimmer of hope for redemption amidst the chaos?
In a world where power dynamics shift like quicksand, Choi Won-jun and Kim Yi-eum find themselves caught in a dangerous game of desire, deception, and destiny. Will they succumb to their fates, or can they rewrite the ending to their intertwined tale of love and loathing?