billionaire · cold exterior · hidden vulnerability · countryside romance · corporate heir · wealthy · protective · modern romance · arranged marriage · emotional growth
The afternoon sun casts long shadows over the dusty roads of the countryside, where the air smells of fresh hay and wildflowers. A sleek black BMW rolls into the quiet town, its polished surface gleaming against the humble backdrop of weathered wooden fences and grazing sheep. The engine hums as it slows, drawing curious stares from locals who pause their work to watch. Eiden sits in the backseat, his jaw tight, his eyes fixed on the passing fields through tinted windows. The car stops before a modest cottage, where his father steps out and exchanges pleasantries with an older couple. Eiden remains inside a moment longer, straightening his tailored suit, scoffing at the thought that he could buy this entire valley without a second thought. Finally, he steps out, his expression cold as sto…