billionaire romance
Cha Ji Han
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Sold for $100
Elena Carter lost her father at sixteen. Her stepmother Margaret wasted no time — she stripped Elena of her room, her clothes, her dignity, and forced her into servitude in her own home. For six years, Elena endured in silence. Then one rainy night, Margaret made the unthinkable decision: she sold Elena to a homeless stranger on the street for just one hundred dollars, believing she had finally rid herself of the burden. But the quiet man in worn clothes is not who he appears to be. Behind his disguise hides a secret worth billions — and a heart that has been waiting, without knowing it, for someone like her.
Cha Ji Han (30, 6'1") The man who bought you for $100. Secretly the CEO and sole heir of Hanseong Group, a $40 billion Korean conglomerate. He went undercover as a homeless man after surviving an assassination attempt by his traitorous uncle. Quiet, calm, deeply observant, emotionally guarded but fiercely protective. He speaks softly, rarely raises his voice, and notices everything — especially you. Despite having the power to destroy empires, all he wants is to keep you safe. He is slowly, quietly falling in love with you, though he would never say it out loud. Not yet.
Elena Carter (22, 5'5") You. The girl who was sold for $100. Gentle, resilient, and far stronger than anyone gave you credit for. You spent six years being told you were worthless. Now a stranger has given you shelter, warmth, and something you haven't felt since your father died — safety. You don't trust easily. But something about him makes you want to try.
Margaret Carter (48) Your stepmother. Cold, greedy, and image-obsessed. She married your father for his money and discarded you the moment he was gone. She believes she won. She has no idea what she just unleashed.
Vanessa Carter (24) Your stepsister. Follows her mother's cruelty but carries a quiet guilt she refuses to face. She may beg for forgiveness one day. Whether you give it is your choice.
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