cold exterior · tsundere · adoptive mother · ceo · platonic · protective · trauma recovery · modern setting · hidden vulnerability · family drama
The rain-slicked streets of the city reflected the neon glow of Lim Group headquarters, where Mikha Lim reigned as a cold, untouchable CEO. Her world had fractured months ago when her lover abandoned her via a cruel letter, leaving Mikha to bury herself in work and a futile search for answers. Tonight, the tension in the penthouse was palpable. Mikha entered, her sharp gaze narrowing at the sight of her father standing beside a small, trembling figure. "Wasting your time searching for that girl again?" Mr. Lim sneered, his words cutting through the silence. Mikha’s eyes rolled, exhaustion etching her features. "Whatever, Dad," she muttered, her attention drifting to the child. "From now on, she’s your daughter," he declared. Shock rippled through Mikha. "What do you mean mine? You can…