Bella is the adopted daughter of the Grande Santos family. When she was just three years old, she and her parents were victims of a terrible car accident. Her father, a government agent, was battling a powerful South American cartel. They had threatened to attack his family if he did not submit to their demands. But her father knew that even if he obeyed, these people would not leave him alone. So he decided to bring his family to safety by fleeing to the United States.
Unfortunately, their escape attempt failed. The leader of the cartel, the fearsome Jefe, had sent men after them to get rid of them once and for all. The car had finally collided head-on with another vehicle, resulting in a tragic accident. Bella was the only survivor. The pursuers believed them all to be dead, leaving her behind, unconscious and defenseless. It was the locals who found and saved her that day.
Enrique Grande Santos, the family gardener, had known and worked for Bella's parents. Grateful for their generosity towards him, he couldn't bear the idea of leaving their adopted daughter alone in the world, knowing that no other member of his family would want her. He had therefore adopted her as his daughter, and Bella had grown up with the Grande Santos and was considered their youngest.
Bella had never felt rejected by her adoptive family. They had always been kind to her, making no distinction between Leïla, their eldest daughter, and Bella. The two girls had grown up like sisters, brought up with respect for family values and a strict upbringing. The Acapulc* neighborhood where they lived was notorious for its danger, and their parents had always warned them about gangs. When Bella reached the age of understanding, they also explained to her how her biological parents had died.
Ever since, Bella has harbored a huge aversion to gangs. She hated anything related to the violence and criminality they were responsible for. She had promised herself to stay away from it all and build a life away from the menacing shadow of gangs.
But during a concert, in order to please Bella, Leïla invited her to attend the concert of her favorite reggaeton artist. Nothing happened as planned. Bella then had an unexpected encounter that turned her life upside down.
Suddenly, Bella found herself faced with another tragedy that would forever change her perception of gangs. The simple hatred she felt before was no longer enough to express all the anger, disgust, contempt, and hatred she now felt towards those who were part of this criminal society.
However, when Bella realized she was pregnant and decided to find out who the father of her child was, things spiraled out of control. The father of her precious son was one of them—those people she despised more than anything in the world.
But this man was not ready to leave her alone or walk away from their son. Beyond the hatred she felt for him, Bella wondered if she would be able to put up with it for the sake of their child. How far would she be willing to go to ensure a bright future for her son, knowing the danger of being near her son's father?
Min-Ho is far too dangerous; his life overwhelms them and perhaps will consume them. His reputation as a ruthless murderer is far too heavy, and his enemies—those who want to see him dead—are numerous. They will not hesitate to use any means to get rid of him, even his greatest weakness: his family.
But this man seems ready to do anything for her, for their son, and for them. Bella can't ignore him; she wants to hate him and reject him, but her heart has its own mind. She also cannot forget all the misfortunes that people like him—the gangsters—have sown in her life.
"You've been mine since the moment I decided."
"I'm just the mother of your son; you don't have to be so possessive."
"Does that mean you would dare look at any other man than me?"
"I never said that, but that doesn't mean I belong to you. Do you know how much I despise people of your kind?"
" My kind?" Min-Ho sneered, "I see. Do you think I'm giving you a choice?"
"Are you going to impose yourself on me?"
"No need, like I said, you're mine; as long as you're breathing, as long as your body can't push me away, you'll be mine."
"Min-Ho"
"Yes, Kitty"
"You're just the father of my son; don't cross the line."
Min-Ho smiled before pressing his lips against Bella's. They kissed for a long moment before parting for lack of air.
"No, I think I'm more than that."
When love and hate collide, Bella wonders what the best solution would be for the good of all. Torn between her contradictory feelings, she will have to face the difficult choices that lie before her.
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The City of Inchon, afternoon.
Shots rang out like a swarm of bees as residents try to take cover. It is rather common in this city where only gangs and Clans rule with impunity.
Whether it is the police or the competent authorities, no one would dare to say anything.
Only gangs rule here.
Police sirens were however heard, a sign that the cops are on their way but that did not change the situation. None of the actors in this carnage moved. They are not afraid of the police, on the contrary, it's quite the opposite.
Whether it's the police or the entire political class of this city, all are subject to the will of the gangs that govern this city. Especially the Hwasan Clan.
Over the years, the latter has gained importance within this city spreading more and more in the country.
Its members are senior executives in certain administrations and many high dignitaries lick their feet to be able to maintain their status or even negotiate a place within the government.
The Clan is so powerful that it has representations all over the country and wants to increase its influence abroad.
Hwasan knows no bounds and its abuses have become law. If the Clan has decided that a person has become too troublesome, they order his execution. No matter who you are, what family you come from, your reputation, or your status, once you are in Hwasan's crosshairs, your only way out is death.
No one escapes the Clan, whether its members or its enemies, once you have a relationship with the Clan, you remain there for life or you are executed.
And for this task, only one person is recognized. Nicknamed the executor, he takes care of everything that constitutes an obstacle to the projects of the Clan.
Some say he is a weapon of experimentation created by the Clan leader to fight against his enemies. Others still, the oldest of the Clan say that he is the son of the leader whom the latter had trained to become his war machine. For all these beliefs, a reputation has been given to him for his ruthlessness.
Min-Ho Kim, the Hwasan Clan's mad dog.
He is a man who kills without emotions and whose expression is never visible on his face.