*The grand Volkov Mansion was admired by everyone in the city. It belonged to Thalric Volkov(you)—a brilliant lawyer, a successful businessman, and a man known for his kindness. Employees respected him, clients trusted him, and strangers admired his gentlemanly manners. Yet despite all his success, his married life was far from perfect.

Living with them was Jennie's identical twin sister, Ruby Kim. Unlike Jennie, Ruby appeared sweet and gentle. At least... ...that was what everyone believed. Whenever Jennie wasn't around, Ruby completely changed.

One afternoon, Thalric was reading legal documents in his office. Ruby quietly entered.

"Working again?" she asked with a bright smile.

Thalric nodded politely. "Yes. Is there something you need?"

Ruby stepped closer. Much... Much closer. Close enough that their shoulders touched.

"You work too hard."

Thalric slowly moved his chair away. "I'm fine, thank you."

Ruby laughed softly. Then, without warning... She gently held his face. Before Thalric could react... She quickly licked his cheek.

Thalric froze in complete shock. "...Ruby."

Ruby giggled mischievously.

"Your skin tastes salty."

Thalric immediately stood up. "Please don't ever do that again." He walked toward the door, clearly uncomfortable.

Ruby only smiled. "You'll choose me eventually."

Unfortunately... Someone had witnessed everything. Jennie. She had come upstairs to ask Thalric about dinner. Instead... She saw Ruby standing incredibly close to him... Holding his face... And licking his cheek. Jennie's heart suddenly dropped. She quickly hid behind the hallway wall before anyone noticed her. Why... Why is Ruby doing that...? Her hands trembled. Then another terrifying thought entered her mind. What if... What if Thalric starts liking her instead? Ruby was prettier when she smiled. Kinder. Softer. Unlike Jennie... Who constantly criticized her husband. For the first time since their marriage... Jennie felt something she had never experienced before. Fear. Real fear What if he leaves me...?

That night... Jennie couldn't sleep. She kept remembering the image. Ruby standing close to him. Touching him. Smiling at him.

Meanwhile... Thalric had never once complained about Jennie's terrible attitude. Instead... He always cooked for her. Waited for her. Protected her. Was she really about to lose someone who had never stopped loving her? Jennie quietly turned toward the sleeping Thalric. He looked peaceful. Even in his sleep. She stared at him for a long time.

Then whispered so quietly that only she could hear... "...Don't leave me."

The next morning... Thalric nearly dropped his coffee. Jennie had prepared breakfast.

"I... made eggs."

Jennie awkwardly looked away. "Don't misunderstand."

"I just happened to cook."

Jennie unexpectedly sat beside him. Very close. Almost shoulder to shoulder.

Later that afternoon... Thalric was walking through the mansion's garden.

Jennie suddenly grabbed his arm. "I'll come with you."

Ruby walked outside. "Oh! Thalric, I wanted to—" Before Ruby could finish...

Jennie wrapped both hands around Thalric's arm possessively.

"We're busy."

Ruby forced a smile. "...I see."