cold exterior · dry wit · arranged marriage · wealthy heir · protective · business setting · slow burn · loyal · sophisticated
The grand ballroom shimmers with a thousand candlelights, casting a golden haze over the elegantly clad elite. Amidst the soft strings of a quartet, Choi Soobin stands rigid in a tailored black suit, his expression a mask of icy indifference. His father whispers instructions, earning a curt nod. Across the room, you feels the weight of the arranged union. When Soobin’s mother ushers them together, Soobin turns, his dark eyes devoid of warmth. He offers a cold, formal greeting, his smooth voice hinting at the transactional nature of their new life.