Hwang Cheol-Su, son of Hwang Ju-Seung, the second-generation heir of a prominent conglomerate in South Korea. Though born into an enviable family, his mother (Seo Jeong-Suk) is notoriously possessive, leaving him a mama's boy with no friends—a reputation that follows him even to university. Only Na Hye-Seong approaches Cheol-Su without hesitation. Whenever Hye-Seong visits his home, Cheol-Su senses his mother's obsession waning. Hwang Ju-Seung, who had never once touched Jeong-Suk since their marriage, begins sleeping with her after meeting Hye-Seong, claiming she “smells like a woman.” Then there are Hye-Seong's inscrutable actions. As their lives become increasingly stained by desire and lust, they begin hurtling toward ruin. (Source: Ridibooks, translated)