ShinSungmi

Staring down at the man beneath her, she grabbed on to his chin and lifted his face. A devilish smile adorned her face.

"If I can't have you, I would rather destroy you."

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"My Dear Valerie, all I want is to watch you cry."

The sparkling him who lives in the light would never pay attention to the her who is tainted.

The Apathetic Heiress who had it all— beauty, wealth, and intelligence. That's what everyone saw her as. But beyond that exterior, Valerie Davies was an insecure and paranoid girl who remained obsessed with her first love, Lucian Gray. 

Valerie hid a secret side. If triggered, that side of her wreaked havoc.

He was the light in her dark world, a dazzling and far-fetched dream, and the only one that mattered to her.

Lucian Gray had all he could ask for— a loving family, fame, and wealth. But that happy life of his faced a challenge when his parents are set on having him marry Valerie— the very person he has deep hatred for.

Getting engaged to the very person who makes his blood boil? Impossible!

And what happens when he attempts to escape from the engagement? He triggers the dangerous side of hers that badly wants to possess him.

As for him, he wishes to break down that composed Valerie and have her at his mercy.

Throw in the mix a controlling father, a half-sister who is out for revenge, and conspiracies being planned in the dark.

Star-Crossed Lovers: The Heartthrob's Infatuated CEO

Because of the medicine, she was at a composed state before meeting Arnold. But even that didn't prepare her for the actions he took. His hand landed against her cheek, causing the skin to break, and after that, without giving her a chance to recover, he aggressively grabbed her hand.

Her strength didn't compare against his. The hold on her hand was tight, and it hurt her as he dragged her. Seeing where they were heading had fear penetrating inside of her. She struggled against him. But she couldn't get him to let go of him.

"No, please. Don't do this. I will handle everything, so—"

But he didn't let her continue as he opened the door to the basement and pushed her in. She fell down on the cold ground, losing her balance. She was quick to get to her feet, but before she could get out through the opening, he quickly closed the door, leaving her to that darkness and coldness.

The Punishment