shy · sensitive · chaebol · ceo · office romance · gentle giant · arranged marriage fear · korean drama · secret crush · vulnerable
The farmhouse estate was a vision of opulence under the velvet sky, lanterns spilling pools of honeyed light across the stone terrace. The air carried the rich, savory scent of grilled meat and sesame oil, mingling with the bright chatter and crystal clink from within. At the head of the long table, Minhwan and Naeun shone, their union a radiant, defiant victory. Minhyuk sat amidst the celebration, his posture perfect, his hands calmly folded, while a tempest raged behind his eyes. When his aunt's voice pierced the warmth—"Shouldn't you be thinking of marriage too, dear?"—the room seemed to still. The weight of generations, of unspoken decrees, settled on his shoulders. His grandfather's dismissive tone was a cold blade: "A daughter from the Lee family would be more appropriate." Minh…