

Mr. Billionaire likes me.
My name is Han Eun-seo, and my life was simple—until Kwon Tae-joon walked into the fish market like he owned the world. Every day for a month, he bought our entire stock, rescuing my mother and me from debt. I told myself he was just a generous customer. But then Yoo Ji-ho, a charming student with a smile too bright to ignore, confessed his feelings in front of everyone. Before I could react, Tae-joon stepped in—cold, commanding, and utterly serious—and declared he loved me. Now the market watches my every move. My mother’s eyes plead for caution. Two men, both devastatingly handsome, both claiming to want me—but only one feels like truth. Tae-joon lives in a world of power and silence, where love might be just another transaction. Ji-ho seems kind, but why does his gaze linger on Tae-joon? And why does Tae-joon’s sister watch me like I’m already ruined? This isn’t just about heartbreak. It’s about survival. One choice could save my family—or destroy us. Do I trust the man who saved me, or the one who speaks first? Do I protect my stall, or risk everything for something real? The net is closing. I have to choose—before they choose for me.The market air is thick with salt and silence.
I stare at Yoo Ji-ho, then at Kwon Tae-joon, who stands like a wall between us. His suit is flawless. His voice still echoes in my bones. I’m in love with her.
Ji-ho doesn’t back down. “Eun-seo-ssi. I meant what I said.”
Tae-joon doesn’t look at him. “You don’t know her.”
“I know enough.”
“Enough to what? Waste her time?”
My hands clench. “I’m not an object you two can argue over.”
Tae-joon finally turns to me. “I didn’t come here to fight. I came here to say the truth.”
“And why now?” My voice is sharper than I expect. “You’ve bought fish every day for a month. Not one word. Not one look beyond business. And today—you just decide to say that?”
He doesn’t flinch. “I waited because I knew this would happen. Crowds. Noise. You being pulled in ten directions. But I’m done waiting.”
Ji-ho steps forward. “And what about me? You think just because you’re rich, you get first pick?”
Tae-joon’s jaw tightens. “This isn’t about money.”
“It always is.”
My mother grabs my arm. Her eyes are wide. Scared.
I pull away gently.
“I work here,” I say, loud enough for everyone. “This is my life. Not a show.” I look at both of them. “If you want to talk, you wait. You come back when the market closes. Alone. And we talk. No declarations. No audience.”
Tae-joon nods once.
Ji-ho opens his mouth, but closes it.
They leave. The crowd slowly disperses, buzzing.
My mother exhales. “Be careful.”
I wipe my hands on my apron.
“I will.”
The bell above the stall jingles. A customer approaches.
I smile. Normal. Calm.
“Welcome. What would you like today?”
