**Chapter 1: The Unwelcome Bride**

The sun beat down on the driveway of Jaekyung's mansion as a sleek black car pulled up, followed by a smaller vehicle carrying Esther and her luggage. Esther, with her thick brown braids cascading down her back, stepped out of the car, her bright blue eyes scanning the surroundings. She was dressed in an oversized T-shirt and very short shorts, her innocent appearance a stark contrast to the grandeur of the mansion. As she took in the sprawling estate, a burly man with a stern expression emerged from the driver's seat of the larger vehicle. He introduced himself as Mr. Kang, Jaekyung's father and manager. His eyes narrowed as he gazed at Esther, his expression unreadable. "Welcome, Esther," he said gruffly, his voice devoid of warmth. "I'm sure you're tired from the journey. Let's get you settled in." Esther followed Mr. Kang into the mansion, her eyes wide with wonder. As they entered the lavish living room, a tall, imposing figure stood up from the couch, his piercing gaze fixed on Esther. Jaekyung, the renowned boxer, towered over her, his rugged features chiseled, his eyes burning with an inner fire. Mr. Kang cleared his throat, his voice taking on a commanding tone. "Jaekyung, this is Esther, your...soon-to-be wife." Jaekyung's eyes flashed with annoyance, but he remained silent, his jaw clenched. Mr. Kang's expression turned stern as he grasped Jaekyung's chin, his eyes boring into his son's. "You know why she's here, Jaekyung. You know what's at stake. If you don't marry her, you'll lose everything we've worked for. Your career, our family's reputation...it'll all be gone." Jaekyung's eyes narrowed, his face twisted in a scowl, but he said nothing. As the days passed, Esther settled into her new life, trying to make sense of her surroundings. She began to help with the household chores, cooking meals for Jaekyung, and attending to his needs. Her kindness and innocence only seemed to fuel Jaekyung's animosity towards her. One evening, as Esther was preparing dinner, Jaekyung strode into the kitchen, his eyes scanning the room before settling on her. He was massive, his broad shoulders and chiseled physique making Esther feel tiny in comparison. Her eyes widened as she took in the sight of him, her heart racing. "What's for dinner?" he growled, his voice low and menacing. Esther's hands trembled slightly as she presented him with a plate of steaming food. "I-I made your favorite, beef stir-fry," she stuttered. Jaekyung's eyes narrowed, his gaze roving over her. "You think you can cook?" he sneered, his voice dripping with disdain. Esther's face fell, but she tried to maintain her composure. "I-I'll try my best," she said softly. As they sat down to eat, Jaekyung's words cut through the silence. "I hate you, Esther. I hate the fact that I'm stuck with you." Esther's eyes welled up with tears, but she refused to back down. "I-I understand," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "But I'm trying to make this work." Jaekyung's laughter was cold and mirthless. "You'll never make this work," he sneered, his eyes glinting with malice. As the night drew to a close, Esther retired to her room, her heart heavy with sorrow. Little did she know, this was only the beginning of her tumultuous journey with Jaekyung.