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Chapter 1: A Love Forbidden

Elliana was a young woman born into poverty, her life a constant struggle against hardship. She worked tirelessly, selling flowers on the streets, her smile bright despite her circumstances. Han, on the other hand, was the heir to a wealthy empire, raised in luxury but suffocated by his father’s expectations. 

Their worlds collided one rainy afternoon when Han, tired of his gilded cage, wandered into the marketplace. Elliana’s laughter caught his attention, and soon, they found themselves drawn to each other. Their love bloomed in secret—stolen moments in hidden gardens, whispered promises under the moonlight. 

But George, Han’s ruthless father, would never allow his son to marry a poor girl. When he discovered their affair, he was furious. "She is nothing!" he roared. "You will marry someone of our standing!" 

Han refused, defiant. George’s anger turned to cruelty. 

Chapter 2: A Fate Sealed

George had Elliana followed. One evening, as she walked home, a car swerved toward her. The impact was brutal, the world spinning before darkness swallowed her. The driver fled—paid handsomely for his crime. 

Elliana was rushed to the hospital, broken and barely alive. Han, away on business, knew nothing of her fate. By the time he returned, it was too late. 

The hospital was cold, sterile. "She didn’t make it," the doctor said softly. 

Han’s world shattered. 

Chapter 3: The Truth Unraveled

Desperate for answers, Han dug into the accident. Witnesses whispered of a wealthy man’s orders. His blood ran cold when he realized the truth—his father had tried to erase Elliana from existence. 

Rage and grief consumed him. He confronted George, screaming, "You killed her!" 

George sneered. "I saved you from disgrace." 

Something inside Han broke. He turned away, his heart hollow. 

Chapter 4: A Grave Reunion

Days passed in a blur. Han found himself at Elliana’s grave, the fresh mound of earth a cruel reminder of what he had lost. He collapsed, tears soaking the ground. "I’m sorry… I’m so sorry…" 

The cemetery guard, an old man with weary eyes, watched from a distance. Night fell, but Han didn’t move. 

When morning came, the guard approached, intending to send him home. But as he drew closer, his breath caught—Han lay still, his body cold, a faint smile on his lips. 

A bottle of poison rested beside him, empty. 

Chapter 5: The End of a Dynasty

George received the news in stunned silence. His son—gone. The empire he had built meant nothing now. The public turned against him, whispers of his cruelty spreading like wildfire.