Chapter 1 - The return of Anne aka. Charlotte
[Private Jet – En Route to M City]
Hailey
We’re 20 minutes out. You ready?
Charlotte
As ready as I’ll ever be. Four years… and it still feels like yesterday.
Hailey
You sure about this? M City isn’t exactly welcoming.
Hailey
Especially not to someone with your history.
Charlotte
Let them whisper.
Charlotte
Anne’s back. And Charlotte Song isn’t hiding anymore.
Hailey
PSY Entertainment confirmed your trainee schedule.
Hailey
Also… Song Corp board wants a private dinner.
Charlotte
They should be.
I didn’t come back to play nice.
Charlotte
He’s safe. That’s all that matters. No one knows he’s mine. No one knows who his father is. And I intend to keep it that way.
Hailey
You ever think about him?
The man from that night?
Charlotte
Every time I look at Noah.
But I never saw his face. Just… his voice. His scent. And the note I left.
Hailey
What was it again? Did you leave a letter with just ‘I’m sorry’?
Charlotte
Of course. I did. And I drew a small doodle there, apologizing.
Charlotte
Four years later, and I still don’t know his name. Only that he was… Mr. Choi.
[Jet lands – M City Airport]
Hailey
Paparazzi are already outside. You want me to handle it?
Charlotte
No. Let them see me. Let them see her.
Charlotte
The woman they tried to break. The woman who came back for revenge.
[Private Terminal – M City Airport]
Eric
You sure you want to walk through the front? Paparazzi are already camped out.
Nick
Let them take their pictures. I didn’t come back to hide.
Eric
You are the most photographed man on the planet. One smile and half the city faints.
Nick
Then I’ll keep my mouth shut. I’m not here for the cameras. I’m here for the company. And the truth.
Eric
Still thinking about her?
Nick
I don’t even know who she is. Just her voice. And her strawberry-vanilla scent. A night I can’t remember. But I know she left a note.
Nick
Folded in my wallet. Four years. No name. Just… “I’m sorry.” And a doodle.
[Outside – Flashbulbs explode]
Reporter
Nick! Over here! Is it true you’re taking over SM Agency?
Reporter
Are the rumors true? About the mystery woman?
Eric
Smooth. You’ve got a press conference tomorrow.
Eric
Then a board meeting with Choi Corp. And… PSY Entertainment wants a collaboration.
Nick
PSY? Isn’t that the company run by… Anne?
Eric
Yeah. Real name’s Charlotte Song. She just got back from the States. Big deal in fashion. Billionaire. Total mystery.
Eric
Yep. Second daughter.
Eric
And apparently, she’s got a reputation for being… untouchable.
[Meanwhile – Across town, Charlotte watches the news as she and Hailey arrived home 30 minutes ago]
Hailey
He’s back. Nick Choi. Just landed.
Charlotte
I saw. He hasn’t changed.
Hailey
You think he remembers?
[TV screen shows Nick walking through flashing cameras]
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I'm addicted to this book, please don't stop writing!
2025-08-20
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