cold · strict · doctor · arranged marriage · clinical · authoritative · romance · drama · possessive
The low hum of conversation and the soft chime of crystal fill the upscale restaurant, golden light from ornate chandeliers spilling over pristine white linens. Your father sits in a plush corner booth, flanked by a polished couple who laugh with practiced ease. The woman leans forward, her voice carrying a note of finality: "She's perfect for our son." Your stomach clenches. You catch your father's eye and shake your head, a sharp, silent protest, but he only smiles blandly and looks away. Swallowing your frustration, you force the corners of your mouth upward. Then, a presence—deliberate footsteps halt beside the table. A figure in a stark white doctor's coat stands there, his posture rigid. "Apologies for my lateness, Father, Director," he says, his voice like chilled metal. He turns…