Heir of Silence

Synopsis

here's the summary Mikhaela Janna Lim—known as *Red*—was born into the most powerful mafia family in the underground world. She and her older half-sister Gwen grew up close, bonded by love despite having different mothers. Gwen’s mother embraced Mikha as her own, especially after Mikha’s biological mother was mysteriously killed right after childbirth. When Gwen was 12 and Mikha was 10, a tragic incident shattered their lives. During a family trip, the brakes of their car were sabotaged by a rival mafia group. The family survived—but Mikha was separated, found by a farming couple who raised her as their own. With no memories of her past due to the trauma, she lived a peaceful, ordinary life. Ten years passed. Now 20, Mikha attends university with no clue about her true identity. There she meets a vibrant set of friends: Colet, Jhoanna, and unknowingly—her sister Gwen. Her circle grows as she’s nominated as the volleyball team captain and meets Maraiah Queen Arceta, aka *Aiah*—a strong-willed, mysterious girl from another wealthy family. Slowly, Aiah and Mikha fall in love, their friendship turning into something deeper. Meanwhile, love also blooms within their friend group—Gwen and Sheena, Stacey and Jhoanna (despite their constant bickering), and the serious couple Maloi and Colet. After graduation, everything changes. Aiah vanishes without explanation, leaving Mikha broken, spiraling into bar fights, alcohol, and depression. For three years, her friends—and Gwen—try to help her heal, but she becomes cold, emotionally guarded, and emotionally detached. Then one day, Aiah returns, trying to fix things. Gwen keeps her away, protecting Mikha with a mysterious intensity. Eventually, Mikha confronts Gwen, who finally reveals the truth: they are sisters. That Mikha is not who she thinks she is. She is a Lim. Betrayed by the truth kept from her, Mikha distances herself. But after some time, she reconnects with her biological father and learns to accept her identity—though not the deception. Years later, now a powerful CEO, Mikha receives an anonymous letter from a company proposing a collaboration. To her surprise, it’s from Aiah. Tension rises when they reunite under professional terms—but the chemistry lingers. As they work together, Mikha softens, and they reconcile. Aiah finally explains why she disappeared: for her family's safety. Mikha, now back in the Lim fold, takes on a personal investigation into her mother’s death and the sabotage of their family car. The truth rocks her world: **The mastermind was Aiah’s father**—a hidden mafia boss from the underground world. Torn between love and revenge, Mikha and Aiah fall apart again. But in time, they find their way back to each other. Aiah’s father accepts the punishment, choosing to change and face justice. Together, Mikha, Aiah, and their friends finally live freely, scars and all—still haunted by the past, but no longer trapped in it.