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by john1208·Translated by Novel AI Studio
Bálint Kiss’s talent isn’t with people; it’s with plants. He can coax life from the most stubborn soil, a skill that lands him a job at the chillingly minimalist estate of Ilona Veszter, the ruthless CEO of the tech monolith 'Aethel'. Ilona, known for her brutal efficiency and emotional void, has one inexplicable weakness: a state-of-the-art greenhouse filled with rare, dying orchids left by her estranged father. Following her father's funeral, Ilona tasks Bálint with the impossible: save the flowers. As Bálint battles fungal rot and nutrient imbalances, he realizes the greenhouse is a reflection of Ilona herself - a fragile ecosystem starving for genuine care. His quiet dedication and unwavering kindness begin to penetrate her firewalls, but his empathy uncovers a darker truth. Ilona's coldness is a shield, built to protect herself from a rival who is not just trying to ruin her company, but to erase her very existence for reasons that are tragically personal. Can a man who speaks the language of flowers convince a woman who only trusts algorithms that true strength isn't about being unbreakable, but about learning how to grow again?