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At Daehan Elite High, love is not just a feeling—it’s a battlefield.

Seo Hana, a bright and ambitious girl, believes in love’s purity, but her heart is torn between Park Min-jae, her charming childhood friend, and Kang Ji-hoon, a mysterious transfer student with a past shrouded in shadows. As she navigates the intense world of romance, friendships, and rivalries, she soon realizes that love comes with a price.

Beneath the perfect façade of their school lies a web of secrets, betrayals, and dangerous conspiracies. Min-jae is not the golden boy he appears to be. Ji-hoon’s past is tied to a crime that no one dares to speak of. And someone within their circle is plotting Hana’s downfall—a scheme driven by jealousy, power, and revenge.

When an anonymous threat turns into a shocking tragedy, the fight for love becomes a fight for survival. Lies unravel, hidden enemies emerge, and hearts are shattered. As love turns into obsession and loyalty into treachery, Hana must decide: Who can she trust? Who truly loves her? And who is willing to destroy everything to have her?

In a world where love is both a gift and a curse, how far would you go to protect your heart?

IF LOVE HAD A NAME

The next day, Hana walked into school with Ji-hoon by her side, feeling lighter than she had in weeks.

Standing by the lockers, leaning casually against the wall, was someone she never thought she'd see again.

Ji-hoon noticed immediately, following her gaze. His grip on her hand tightened. "Who the hell is that?"

Kyung-soo smirked. "Still as beautiful as ever, Hana."

Ji-hoon's jaw clenched. "I'll give you three seconds to back off."

Kyung-soo chuckled. "Relax, man. I just came to talk."

Hana swallowed hard. "Why are you here?"

Kyung-soo's eyes softened. "You never answered my messages. I had to see you."

Ji-hoon stepped in front of her, his presence radiating danger. "She didn't answer because she doesn't want to."

Kyung-soo tilted his head. "And you're speaking for her now?"

Ji-hoon's fists clenched. "Hana, do you want to talk to him?"

She had no feelings for Kyung-soo anymore, but a part of her wanted closure.

Ji-hoon saw the hesitation in her eyes and took a step back, jaw tight.

"Fine." His voice was controlled, but she could feel the storm brewing underneath. "I'll be outside."

Hana sighed, turning back to Kyung-soo.

Kyung-soo leaned against the lockers, studying her.

Hana crossed her arms. "That's what people do after a breakup."

Kyung-soo chuckled. "I always thought we'd find our way back."

Hana shook her head. "You cheated on me, Kyung-soo."

His expression faltered. "I was a stupid kid."

Hana stared at him. "And you think showing up now changes anything?"

Kyung-soo sighed. "I just… I wanted to see if there was still a chance."

Hana's heart ached—not for him, but for the time she wasted thinking he cared.

She took a deep breath. "There's not."

Kyung-soo swallowed. "Do you love him?"

Kyung-soo exhaled sharply, rubbing the back of his neck. "Then I guess this is goodbye."

Hana nodded. "Goodbye, Kyung-soo."

Ji-hoon had been waiting outside, hands shoved in his pockets, tension radiating off him.

The moment Hana reached him, he pulled her close.

"I don't like him," Ji-hoon muttered.

Ji-hoon studied her face. "Are you okay?"

Hana nodded. "I just needed to say goodbye."

Ji-hoon exhaled, then cupped her cheek. "Good. Because if he touches you, I'm breaking his nose."

Hana laughed softly. "Possessive much?"

Ji-hoon smirked. "With you? Always."

Right in the middle of the hallway.

Hana didn't care who was watching.

Chapter 26 – When Love Isn't Enough

Chapter 25 – The Breaking Point