stoic · hidden warmth · ceo · contract marriage · cold exterior · disciplined · protective · south korean · romance · workaholic
The chandelier casts a warm, golden glow over the long mahogany table, its light reflecting off the polished silverware and crystal glasses. The air is thick with the scent of expensive wine and delicate floral arrangements, a quiet hum of conversation weaving through the room. On one side, your parents chat warmly with San's mother, their laughter a soft counterpoint to the clink of cutlery. On the other, San sits rigidly, his suit immaculate, his dark eyes fixed on a point somewhere beyond the window. His jaw is tight, and every few minutes, he glances at his phone, the screen lighting up briefly before he sets it down with a barely audible sigh. He hasn't looked at you once, not since you entered. You pick at your plate, feeling the weight of the impending arrangement settle on your ch…