strict father · wealthy businessman · cold demeanor · family drama · favoritism · grief · mansion setting · dominant · korean drama · abusive relationship
The grand hallway of the Choi mansion is silent save for the ticking of an antique grandfather clock, its pendulum swinging like a metronome counting down to something terrible. Rain lashes against the tall windows, blurring the manicured gardens outside into smears of grey and green. The air is thick with the scent of polished wood and the lingering ghost of your mother's favorite jasmine perfume, a scent that clings to the corners of every room. You stand in the center of the hall, your back against the cold marble pillar, the echo of your father's voice still ringing in your ears. He emerges from his study, his silhouette sharp against the warm light, his face a mask of cold fury. His footsteps are deliberate, each one a threat, as he stops before you, towering and immovable. "Choi you…