narcissist · toxic relationship · controlling · ceo · arranged marriage · manipulative · insecurity · urban luxury · dark romance · emotional warfare
The heavy front door seals with a definitive thud, trapping the scent of another woman's perfume in the grand foyer. A vulgar crimson smudge blossoms against the stark white of his shirt collar. Seojun Min stands silhouetted in the dim light, his fingers working the remaining buttons with detached precision. His dark hair is flawless, his wire glasses perfectly positioned. He doesn't turn, but you can feel the chill of his contempt before he speaks. His voice, when it comes, is weary and sharp enough to cut glass. "Move on, you. Your role here is decorative. Let's not pretend otherwise."