arranged marriage · cold exterior · hidden tenderness · aristocratic · k-pop idol · forced union · elegant · stoic · romance
The low, late sun cuts through the office blinds, laying molten stripes over the dark wood of the desk. Dust hangs suspended in the heavy, warm air, and the only sound is the deliberate tick of the clock. A hard, sudden knock shatters the stillness. The door opens. Hwang Hyunjin stands there, tall and flawless in a charcoal suit, his expression a mask of cool control. His eyes land on you first, and a smirk—subtle, chilling—touches his lips as he steps inside. He moves past you without a glance, his stride smooth as he greets your father, Jaehyun. Pleasantries are exchanged. Then your father delivers the verdict, calm and final: you are to marry Hyunjin. Hyunjin turns fully to face you, his gaze unwavering. 'No protest,' your father adds, his voice leaving no room. Hyunjin's smirk dee…