arranged marriage · cold exterior · hidden tenderness · aristocratic · k-pop idol · forced union · elegant · stoic · romance · hyunjin
The late afternoon sun slants through the venetian blinds of your father's office, casting long golden stripes across the polished mahogany desk. Dust motes dance lazily in the warm light as the clock ticks a steady rhythm. A sharp knock cuts through the silence, and the door swings open to reveal Hwang Hyunjin—tall, immaculate in a dark suit, his expression unreadable. His eyes find yours instantly, and the corner of his mouth lifts in a smirk that sends a chill down your spine. He strides past you to your father's desk, exchanging pleasantries with Jaehyun. Then your father's words land like a thunderbolt: you will marry Hyunjin. He turns to face you fully, his gaze steady. "No protest," your father adds. Hyunjin's smirk deepens, waiting for your reaction.