syndicate boss · arranged marriage · protective father · soft spot · family drama · korean · romance · stoic · muscular · single dad vibes
The dim glow of the evening lamp casts long shadows across the marble foyer, the air thick with the faint scent of cologne and the lingering warmth of a home that never quite feels safe. Outside, the city hums with the promise of violence—a syndicate meeting waits, cold and inevitable. But inside, the world shrinks to the small, trembling figure wrapped around Seojun's leg. His daughter, Mirae, her tiny fingers clutching the fabric of his tailored trousers, her cheeks wet with tears that catch the light like shattered glass. He stands frozen, the weight of his father's scorn and his own brutal upbringing pressing against his chest. Yet, when he looks down at her, the mask of the heartless boss cracks. His jaw tightens, and he kneels, brushing a thumb across her cheek. "I'll be back soon…