Helessa, an orphan and construction laborer, lost her adoptive parents in a tragic accident. With no one left, her only remaining family is her cousin, Izakiâa skilled hitman entangled in a secret organization. yet resilient, Helessa struggles to survive in a harsh world, while Izaki navigates the deadly underworld. Their bond is tested by secrets, danger, and the shadows of their past. As Helessa unknowingly steps closer to Izaki's hidden life, their fates become intertwined, forcing them to confront choices that could change everything. In a world of blood and betrayal, family may be her only salvationâor her downfall.
Izaki receives a mission to demolish a construction site and eliminate everyone on it. At first, he refusesâhe knows his sister, Helessa, works there. But his superiors don't tolerate defiance. They issue a chilling ultimatum: obey, or both he and his closest friend will die. Trapped in an impossible choice, Izaki wrestles with his conscience. He knows the organization's threats aren't idle; they will make good on their word. With no escape and time running out, he is forced to accept the mission. As the deadline looms, Izaki must find a way to protect Helessa without betraying his employersâknowing that one wrong move could mean death for them both.
Arriving at the construction site, Izaki's heart pounds as his eyes scan the workers. Then, he sees herâHelessa, oblivious to the danger looming over her. Panic grips him. He can't let her stay. Without wasting a second, he dials her number, his voice urgent yet steady.
"Meet me at the café nearby. It's important."
Confused but trusting him, Helessa agrees and heads toward the meeting spot. Watching her leave, Izaki exhales, but there's no reliefâhis mission isn't over. With his superiors monitoring his every move, hesitation isn't an option. Every second counts.
Forcing down his guilt, he moves swiftly, navigating the site's shadows. He plants the bomb in a concealed yet effective location, ensuring maximum destruction. His hands tremble, but he pushes forward, setting the timer.
As he steps away, an unsettling thought lingers: saving Helessa wasn't enough. Dozens of innocent workers remain. Their lives now rest on a countdown he can't stop.
With time slipping away and no clear way out, Izaki heads toward the cafĂ©, his mind racing. He's made his choiceâbut can he live with it?
Just as Izaki thinks he's in the clear, Helessa glances at her phone and notices his locationâhe's still at the construction site. A sinking feeling grips her. Something isn't right. Without hesitation, she turns back, rushing toward danger.
Meanwhile, Izaki has positioned himself at a safe distance, his thumb hovering over the detonator. The weight of his decision presses on him, but there's no turning back now.
Before he can activate the bomb, Helessa reaches him, breathless and demanding answers. "Izaki, what are you doing?"
Shock flashes across his face. He hadn't expected her to returnâhadn't planned for this. Guilt and fear collide within him. The clock is ticking, and now, with Helessa standing in his way, he's faced with an impossible choice: follow orders or betray the organization. One wrong move could mean deathâfor both of them.
Helessa's screams fall on deaf ears as Izaki presses the detonator. The explosion rips through the construction site, engulfing it in flames and debris. The force of the blast shakes the ground, and in mere moments, everythingâand everyoneâinside is gone.
"No!" Helessa cries, her voice breaking as she struggles against Izaki's grip. Fueled by desperation, she breaks free and sprints toward the wreckage, but Izaki grabs her again, holding her back.
Tears stream down her face as she turns to him, her body trembling. "Why?" she sobs.
Izaki's expression is hollow, his pain hidden beneath a mask of resolve. "I had to," he murmurs. "If I didn't, they would've killed both of us⊠and my friend."
Helessa shakes her head in disbelief. "I know what you are, Izaki. I know you kill people. But why destroy an entire building? That has nothing to do with a hit."
Izaki's gaze darkens. He hesitates before answering, his voice barely above a whisper. "The reason I had to destroy it⊠is a secret I don't even know."
Helessa's breath catches. A secret even he doesn't know? What could be hidden beneath the rubble of that building? And more importantlyâwhat had Izaki truly been ordered to erase?
Helessa: What do you mean? Before you take on a mission, they always tell you why.
Izaki (eyes narrowing): How do you know that?
Helessa (pauses, confused): I⊠I don't know. It just came to me.
Izaki stares at her, suspicion flickering in his eyes, but now isn't the time for questions. Sirens wail in the distance, growing louder.
Izaki (shaking it off): Whatever. Let's goâbefore the cops get here.
(They disappear into the night.)
CUT TO: A dimly lit conference room, deep within the secret organization's headquarters.
High-ranking council members sit around a long table, their faces shadowed by the low-hanging lights. The tension in the room is palpable.
Member 3 (slamming a fist on the table): What is Izaki doing? Why did he leave one person alive?
Member 7 (coldly): We told himâthe people at that site had access to highly confidential information. No one was supposed to survive.
(The heavy doors creak open. Member 1 enters, exuding authority.)
Member 1 (calm yet final): He didn't complete the mission. We have to execute him.
Member 3 (startled): What? But he's one of our best hitmen!
Member 1 (unmoved): It doesn't matter. Strongest or weakestâfailure is failure. And failure has consequences.
(As the decision is made, the screen fades to blackâleaving Izaki's fate uncertain.)