Together, they established a fashion design company named ‘Brenlla, ' a tribute to their unwavering friendship.

They even vowed to remain unmarried, dedicating themselves to their company's growth.

However, Lila's former adoptive mother, a gambler and alcoholic, accrued massive debts and planned to sell Lila and the company to settle them.

The two young women, young and inexperienced in life's challenges, found themselves cornered.

Brenda, after much careful consideration, married Richard, who had long pursued her, and sought his help to overcome the crisis.

Upon learning of this, Lila was furious, feeling betrayed by Brenda, believing she had broken their promise.

From then on, Lila's personality changed drastically. She left the company and disappeared, never to be seen again.

Years later, Gerard managed to find Lila, impoverished and ill.

He tried to help her, but she drove him away with curses.

Brenda repeatedly sent people to bring Lila back for treatment and care, but each attempt was met with vicious curses.

Eventually, Lila returned to her hometown of Annil, living alone.

Now, it seems her health is at its end.

Yet, even in this state, she sent Brenda a spiteful message, pushing her to the brink of collapse.

Lilah was terrified and deeply unsettled by the story, unable to fathom how someone could hold onto such resentment.

In other words, it was sheer obstinacy.

That night, Lilah restlessly tossed and turned, unable to find peace in sleep.

She kept recalling the sight of Brenda's tears, feeling both heartache and helplessness.

Near dawn, she made a decision: she would go to Annil and try her best to persuade Lila to meet Brenda, even if just once.

Excitedly, she shared her plan with Gerard, only to be met with his blunt disapproval. "Don't even think about it.

Richard and I have tried countless times. For years, we've sent people to persuade her, but they were always driven away. Even I had my foot struck by that fierce old woman with a hoe. It's too dangerous; I advise you to abandon this idea."

Lilah hesitated for a moment, feeling dejected, but her determination remained unshaken.

"This time, it must be different. Lila must know her time is near, which is why she sent that message, to anger Brenda one last time. The key is, Brenda's health isn't good either. What if things go as Lila wishes? Do you really want to see Brenda live the rest of her life with such regret?"

"It's too dangerous for you to go. I can't let you." Gerard sighed. "Don't underestimate her just because she's an old woman. She's a formidable presence known for her strength and fearlessness. I heard she learned martial arts in her youth and was quite strong, known in her area as a force to be reckoned with."

Lilah couldn't believe what she was hearing from Gerard.