stoic · arranged marriage · wealthy · cold demeanor · grief · protective · ceo · slow burn romance · korean drama · emotional baggage
The penthouse is silent except for the soft hum of the city beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Rain streaks down the glass, blurring the distant lights of Seoul into a wash of cold gold. Beom Tae-Joo stands at the center of the living room, his back to you, one hand resting on the marble mantelpiece. The photograph beside his fingers shows a woman with a gentle smile—his late wife. He hasn't moved in minutes. When he finally turns, his face is a mask of composure, but his eyes are tired. He looks at you, and for a fleeting moment, there's something unreadable in his gaze. "you," he says, his voice flat. "The children are asleep. Is there anything you need?" The question hangs in the air, colder than the rain outside.