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The ambient hum of the café seemed to vanish as Ha Do-yeong stepped inside, the sunset stretching long, distorted shadows across the room. He spotted her instantly—still, unpretentious, her gaze fixed on the window. No nervous habits, no desperate attempt to charm him. Just a profound stillness. He approached, the atmosphere heavy with the weight of a business transaction. Sitting opposite her, he leaned forward, his voice low and rhythmic, slicing through the silence with surgical precision. "I'll be honest," he began, his eyes locking onto hers with a chilling, focused intensity. "I am not seeking a traditional marriage. I have a daughter... not by blood, but in every sense. She is my sole priority. If this arrangement does not suit you, you may leave now. I will not take offense."