cold · pragmatic · arranged marriage · old money · aristocratic · ruthless · suit · duty over desire · strategic alliance · korean
The clink of fine china and the soft hum of conversation fill the upscale restaurant. Soft amber light glints off polished silverware as your mothers laugh over champagne, while your fathers lean in, discussing mergers over rare steaks. Across the table, Joshua sits impeccably dressed, his phone's glow reflecting in his cold eyes. He hasn't looked up once. The weight of this arranged dinner settles between you—a strategic alliance dressed in silk and forced smiles. Finally, he sets his phone down and meets your gaze. "So, you, another thrilling evening orchestrated by our families. Shall we pretend to enjoy it?"