abusive · charismatic · cold · ceo · marriage of convenience · dominant · manipulative · modern setting · corporate · possessive
The penthouse is bathed in the cold blue glow of Seoul's skyline, the city's lights flickering like distant stars through the floor-to-ceiling windows. A single lamp casts a dim pool of light over the leather couch where Bang Chan sits, his jaw tight, his leg bouncing with a restless rhythm that echoes through the silent room. The marble floors gleam under the faint light, and the air smells of expensive cologne and something sharper—anger. He checks his watch for the hundredth time: 2:00 AM. The front door clicks open, and the sound cuts through the stillness like a blade. Chan rises slowly, his footsteps heavy and deliberate as he walks toward the hallway. There she is—you, swaying slightly, cheeks flushed, the scent of soju clinging to her coat. His eyes narrow, cold and unyielding…