Never in her wildest dreams did Nancy imagine she would wake up one day with superpowers. Having grown up wealthy and spoiled, she was used to a life of luxury. However, it all came crashing down when her family got into a car accident-- her father died immediately, but her mother suffered in the hospital. She lost her father, her riches, and she almost lost her life. Miraculously, she regained consciousness... with new superhuman abilities. Beating all the odds, she eventually established herself in the corporate world and became a corporate legend. There, she found love, winning the heart of Stefan-- the indifferent business tycoon of the city.
The night was decorated with beautiful lights. As neon lights flashed over the streets, everyone would look up at one of the most famous club in A City.
It was the Royal Club--the prime place to throw money around.
It was like a huge black hole, sucking out people's pockets while emitting nothing but extravagance.
"Miss, we're here."
Hearing the driver's words, Nancy Cheng woke up from her slumber.
She ignored the driver's lustful gaze as she handed out a two-dimensional code. Without another word, she got off.
"Didn't expect you to be a prostitute here."
She didn't pay attention to the driver's murmurs.
At the moment, her mind was already swimming with thoughts on how to pay her mother's medical fees.
Looking up at the huge signboard of the Royal Club, Nancy Cheng took a deep breath before stepping in with a smile.
If God was real, then she hoped that He was there for her.
"What took you so long?" The club manager raced over and pointed a finger at her nose. He scrunched up his face. "You're late...again. Do you want to quit this job? If it's not for Austin... Whatever... Just go and change before you ruin our reputation any further than you already have."
Nancy Cheng could only nod apologetically. Without another word, she weaseled her way into the clothing area while he was still complaining of her lack of 'class'.
"This club may be high-class, but his words were as similar to a street rat's."
A delicate woman squeezed into the dressing room like a butterfly.
Hearing her familiar voice, Nancy Cheng waved her over. "Queenie, come and help me."
"You're always being bullied by him. Hell, he couldn't even be this mean with the girl that came from the countryside days ago." Queenie Lu shook her head, sneering as she zipped up her friend's dress.
"What would I do without you?" Nancy Cheng sighed in relief before raising up a paper bag for her to see. "Look, it's a cake from the coffee shop I work for during the day. I bought it just for you."
Queenie Lu laughed. "I've promised Allen to look after you. You're so lucky to have met a man as good as him--so handsome and rich," she sighed. "Will he pick you up tonight?"
"He's going to work overtime tonight. He might not be able to come."
Nancy Cheng knew that Mr. Chen, the club manager, only bullied her because she was just a pianist. She'd never be able to amount to anything. However, the 'princesses', whose jobs were to entertain the guests, were different. If they were to meet an important client, he wouldn't dare to mess with them.
That included Queenie Lu, one of his brightest flowers.
"Ready? It's already late. I'm warning all of you to do your best tonight. An important guest is coming, so mistakes will not be tolerated," he shouted, stretching his neck from the curtains.
Holding her skirt by her hands, Nancy walked out of the clothing area in small steps before sitting upright at the piano. Without another word, her slender fingers flew across the white and black keys.
She played Flight of the Bumblebee first, and the entire hall was filled with the flavors of springtime.
It was only in front of the piano did she really feel calm about it all.
'Distinguished guest.'
It was hard for anyone to get into a place like the Royal Club. Cars less than one million dollars couldn't even stop right in front of the gates, except of course a taxi, so Nancy couldn't help but be curious about who the distinguished guest was.
Every time Allen Qi drove his BMW 3 Series, he had to park it far away to avoid being embarrassed by the men in the bar.
'So how distinguished can this guest be?'
Nancy saw attendants lined up on both sides of the entrance as Mr. Chen fixed his tie.
Soon, a tall and thin figure appeared at the end of the hall, wearing a haute-couture suit from Giorgio Armani.
Since he was far away from her and the lights were dim, Nancy could only see the outline of his figure.
But she did recognize what clothes he had. It might have been a long time ago, but Nancy also came from a long line of luxuries.
"Welcome, Mr. Mu!"
Mr. Chen took the lead and bowed respectfully.
All the attendants of the Royal Club bowed and shouted in unison.
Nancy snorted.
'From the Mu family... Huh...
He's a young man... so he must be the Stefan, the second oldest of the Mu family.
If I remember correctly, he has just taken over the Mu Real Estate, the most important industry of the Mu Group.'
She narrowed her gaze. From the looks of it, he also seemed very good-looking.
Distracted, Nancy pressed on the wrong key but she immediately recovered.
She was calm and relaxed. Only a few people could tell the minor mistake that she'd just made.
All these men were absolutely good for nothing! All they did was drink and cheers all day.
Nancy smiled when nobody noticed.
What she didn't know was that, not far away, Stefan Mu froze.
"What's wrong, Mr. Mu? Is there a problem?" Mr. Chen broke into cold sweat when he saw the man's calculating gaze.
The crowd followed Stefan Mu's gaze to the pianist at the other end of the room.
Nancy's face burned with shame as she avoided Stefan Mu's cold eyes and sour expression.
Did he notice it?
Her heart skipped a beat.
"Mr. Mu, she is the daughter of Conrad Cheng from Star Electronic. I know her uncle, so I let her play the piano here," Mr. Chen said hurriedly. "Is there a problem?"
"I don't care who she is. The way she plays..." Stefan Mu scowled as he thought of the accident that had happened in Star Electronic a few days ago. "Tell her to stop playing. Her salary should be deducted."
"Yes! Mr. Mu, please don't worry!"
Mr. Chen breathed a sigh of relief once Stefan Mu made it to the elevator.
As soon as Mr. Chen turned around, he saw Queenie Lu not far away, smiling at him.
"Queenie, stay away from him. I've heard how much of a neat freak that man is. He may look down on women like you," he slowly said. "You can serve the men in V304 though. They're incredibly rich."
Those men...
The corners of her mouth twitched.
"Well, are you okay with that?" he continued. "These men can afford a peak VIP room. They'd shower you girls with money if they have the chance."
"I'll head there in a second." Queenie winked in reply. "Who can say no to that?"
Mr. Chen smiled in satisfaction as she twisted her body and walked over to her assigned room.
As Nancy was playing to the next music score, she heard Mr. Chen's words. "There's no need to play tonight. You can get off work early."
Nancy beamed up at him. "Really? Isn't today pay day, Mr. Chen?"
Mr. Chen was not amused. "I don't even know if you're able to play the piano the next time around since you offended him, and you have the audacity to ask for your pay?"
"I offended him? I don't even know him." She furrowed her eyebrows.
"This is Mr. Mu's idea. I suggest you go. If he comes down and sees you, he might make a fuss about it," Mr. Chen insisted. "I can't offend such a man! He's practically raining with money!"
Hearing that, Nancy lowered her head. Since she left late from her work at the cafe, she came here by taxi. Now, she had no more money to take another taxi ride home. It had all been in vain.
'How on earth did I offend him?
I don't even know him!'
Life had once told her that a person shouldn't be filled with pride. Because, without food, her pride was completely useless.
She grabbed a hold of his hands. "Mr. Chen, please... I can't work for nothing... You know my family situation," she begged.
"Alas..." Mr. Chen shook his head.
"How about this?" Nancy offered. "You tell me what room Mr. Mu's in, and I'll go up and apologize."
3년 전, 김현빈은 한 여자를 집으로 데리고 와서 사랑한다며 결혼하겠다고 했다. 하지만 김 씨 집안은 이미 박지효를 며느리로 인정했고 빠른 시간 내에 결혼을 하도록 요구했다. 집안의 강력한 요구하에 김현빈은 동의할 수 밖에 없었는데...... 그들이 결혼한 지 얼마 지나지 않아 지효는 꿈에서 그리던 대학의 통지서를 받았다. 두 사람은 서로의 생활에 방해하지 않기로 약속했고 그녀는 꿈을 이루기 위해 떠났다. 3년 후, 김현빈이 사랑하는 여자가 심하게 아프게 되었고 그녀의 소원을 이뤄주기 위해 그는 박지효에게 이혼을 제시했다. 하지만 다시 돌아온 지효의 모습을 보고 현빈의 마음은 통제할 수 없이 그녀에게로 끌려가게 되었다. 그들은 정말 이혼을 할 수 있을까요? 두 사람의 결말은 어떻게 될까요?
"이 여자를 당장 쫓아내!" "이 여자를 당장 바다에 던져버려!" 이하나는 고개를 들어 박승현의 차가운 눈과 마주쳤다. "사장님, 이 분은 사모님입니다. 사장님의 아내라고요." 비서가 옆에서 급하게 말했다. 그 말을 들은 박승현은 냉혹한 표정으로 비서를 노려보며 말했다. "진작 말하지 그래?" 박승현은 이하나에게 시선을 돌리고 비릿하게 웃었다. 그때부터 박승현은 자신의 모든 사랑과 편애를 그녀에게 주었다. 만나는 사람마다 부러워할 만큼 뜨겁고 깊은 사랑이었다. 그 누구도 두 사람이 이혼할 거라고 생각지 못했다.
2년전,진승율을 한 사람을 구하기 위하여 어쩔수 없이 간효영과 결혼을 하게 되었다. 진승율의 맘속에서 간효영은 비겁하고 이기적인 존재였기에 차갑고 무뚝뚝하게 대하였고 따뜻하고 부드러움은 다른 사람한테 주었던 것이다.하지만 이와중에도 간효영은 10년동안 묵묵히 진승율을 위해 최선을 다 하였다.하지만 정작 그녀가 지쳐서 포기하려 하자 진승율은 불안하기 시작하였다. 간효영이 진승율의 아기를 임신하고 위급한 상황에 부딪쳤을때 진승율은 비로소 깨달았다.생명을 받쳐서라도 지키고 싶었던 여자는 간효영이 였다는것을.
김태혁에 대한 임원영의 마음은 한 번도 변한 적이 없었다. 16살 쯤 처음으로 그를 만났을 때부터 김태혁은 임원영의 마음에 자리를 잡았다. 결혼 3년간, 그녀는 정말 행복했다. 그들은 평범한 부부처럼 사랑을 나누고 아침과 저녁을 서로의 품 속에서 맞이했다. 하지만 그녀가 돌아왔다. 김태혁의 마음속에 숨어있었던 달, 민서희. 김태혁은 차가운 종이장을 그녀에게 건넸다. 이혼 계약서였다. "태혁아, 만약에 내가 임신을 했다면 그래도 이혼할 거야?" "응. 그 아이, 태어날 수 없어." 임원영은 두 눈을 감고 심호흡을 한 후 떨리는 손으로 계약서에 서명을 했다. 그러자 김태혁의 마음속에 무언가 비어가는 느낌이 들더니 후회의 감정이 생기는데...... 두 사람은 언제쯤 서로의 마음을 알 수 있을까? 임원영이 임신한 사실을 김태혁이 발견할 수 있을까?
연애보다 결혼 먼저! 사랑보다 계약 먼저! 스피드 결혼의 달달한 스토리 전개! 설지윤은 할머니의 수술비를 위하여 1억의 신부값으로 결혼을 했고 김완은 할아버지의 소원을 이뤄주기 위하여 결혼을 했다. 두 사람의 운명은 이렇게 시작하는데⋯⋯ 결혼 첫날 밤, 설지윤은 두 손 두 발로 김완의 몸을 감싸고 쿨쿨 잠들었다. 은은하게풍겨오는 향기, 하얗고 부드러운 피부, 뜨거운 피가 흐르고 있는 김완에게는 길고 참기 어려운 밤이었다. 연봉 7천만에 작은 IT회사의 직원이라고 자기소개한 김완은 고급차에 비싼 시계, 그리고 저택도 도시 중심에 있는 별장이었다. 숨겨진 비밀이 있는 것일까? 잠깐! 김 씨 그룹 대표의 뒷모습이 너무 익숙한데⋯
"이혼하자, 그래." 한예름은 김도욱에게 일편단심이었다. 결혼한 3년 동안 한예름은 자신의 모든 빛과 칼날을 숨기고 오직 김도욱을 위해 헌신했다. 모든 사람이 부러워하는 그런 현명하고 소박한 아내의 모습, 김도욱이 원하는 대로. 하지만 그녀의 뜨거운 마음은 차갑게 바닥에 버려졌고 무정하게 짓밟혔다. 가벼운 이혼 서류로 끝나게 되는 한예름의 아름다운 꿈. 그녀는 절망 속으로 뛰어들었고 김도욱의 집을 떠났다. 가져간 건 오직 그녀의 소지품과 어린 시절 두 사람의 목숨을 구해줬던 트렁크뿐이었다. 원래의 세상으로 돌아온 한예름은 점점 깨닫게 되었다. 남자는 쓸모 없다는 것. 자신을 구원할 수 있는 사람은 오직 자신 뿐이라는 걸. 세계적으로 유명한 조향사, 정보 그룹 코브웹의 창시자, 해커 지상 지하 세계를 통제하는 신비 조직의 후계자도 그녀였다. 김도욱이 자신의 잘못을 깨달았을 때, 한예름은 이미 그가 닿을 수 없는 높이에 서 있게 되었다. "예름아, 내가 잘못했어. 우리 어릴 때 좋았잖아. 내가 널 구해줬잖아, 기억나?" 한예름은 예쁜 미소를 지으며 대답했다. "글쎄, 그 기억, 정말 당신의 것이 맞을까?" 그러면서 옆에 있는 남자의 손을 꼭 잡고 부드러운 표정을 지었다. 그 남자는? 세계를 뒤흔드는 거물, 박운호인 것이다!