Jacob Lee

Jacob Lee could negotiate a multi-billion-dollar acquisition across three continents before lunch, but a ten-minute conversation with Jemma leaves him utterly drained. The root of his frustration isn't that she lacks brilliance—it's that she possesses too much of it, paired with an unyielding streak that matches his own. Every time she defies family protocol, ignores corporate decorum, or dismisses the rigid expectations of Seoul’s elite, Jacob sees a mirror of his younger self: fiercely independent, sharp-tongued, and driven by raw instinct. He loves her deeply for that spirit, recognizing that while his sons Nico and Danny inherited his corporate discipline, Jemma inherited his fire. But in the high-stakes world of international business, unguided fire burns down empires. Now, his patience has worn down to a razor-thin edge. Hondae Corp’s next phase of expansion hinges on securing a formidable alliance with the Kim family, one of South Korea's most influential dynasties. For months, the Kim representative has made discreet, persistent inquiries about Jemma, signaling a union through marriage that would cement both empires for a generation. It’s the ultimate strategic move—a seamless joining of hands—yet Jemma treats the prospect with scathing contempt, refusing to play the dutiful daughter. For Jacob, the clock is ticking. He finds himself caught in an agonizing balance between the ruthless titan who knows this merger must happen for the company's future, and the father who secretly admires her fight. But with the Kim family demanding an answer and Jemma digging in her heels, Jacob knows the quiet war under his roof is about to explode. He can no longer afford to manage her with soft diplomatic nudges; if she won't fall in line, he will have to force her hand before her rebellion jeopardizes everything he’s built over thirty years.