Prajwal_Kadlag

Ahn Jae-hyun, a powerful CEO, and Kang Ji-ah, his fearless bodyguard, are forced into a contract marriage—unbeknownst to their families, they are already in love. But their happiness is short-lived as secrets unravel, revealing Ji-ah’s hidden twin, a long-lost mother, and a shocking betrayal.

Jae-hyun’s past holds its own mystery—was he truly the heir, or had he been living someone else’s life all along? As deception, fate, and powerful enemies threaten their love, Ji-ah and Jae-hyun must fight to reclaim their destiny.

A story of love, secrets, and a bond that defies all odds—"Beyond the Contract: A Love Meant to Be."

"Beyond the Contract: A Love Meant to Be"

(POV: Ahn Min-jae – Striking Back)

After the social workers left, I wasted no time. If my father thought he could manipulate the system to take my daughter away, he was about to learn just how wrong he was.

I called my lawyer, Lee Hyun-seok, the only man I trusted with a case like this.

"Min-jae, what happened?" Hyun-seok asked as soon as he picked up.

"My father filed a fake report against Soo-min. He's trying to take my daughter."

Hyun-seok cursed under his breath. "That bastard never stops, does he?"

"Never. But I want to hit back before he makes his next move."

"Alright," he said. "First, we'll need to prove that the report was fabricated. I'll pull up all records on your father's past legal dealings. If he has any history of manipulating the system, we can use it against him."

"Good. And one more thing—" I paused, my mind racing. "I want to make it impossible for him to claim any legal rights over my daughter."

Hyun-seok was silent for a moment. "That means taking away his power completely. Are you ready for that?"

I exhaled. "I was ready the moment he threatened my family."

That night, as I sat with Soo-min on the couch, our daughter asleep in the next room, she turned to me with determination in her eyes.

"We fight together," she said firmly.

I studied her face, the fierce protectiveness in her expression. Soo-min wasn't just the woman I loved—she was a mother willing to fight for her child.

"We will," I promised, taking her hand.

She nodded, but then hesitated. "Min-jae… what if he doesn't stop? What if he tries something worse?"

I pulled her into my arms, my voice steady. "Then I'll make sure he never gets another chance."

The next morning, I had my plan in place.

Step one: Cut off my father's influence in the legal system.

Step two: Ensure Soo-min and our daughter were protected at all costs.

Step three: Confront him directly.

But just as I was about to leave my office, my assistant rushed in, looking panicked.

She handed me a document, her hands shaking. "Your father… he just filed for emergency custody."

Chapter 17: A Love Hidden in Shadows (Part 9)