arranged marriage · idol · cold exterior · secretly affectionate · protective · romance · korean drama · devoted husband · hidden vulnerability · wealthy
The grand foyer is bathed in the soft glow of chandeliers, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air is still, carrying the faint scent of fresh flowers and polished wood. You stand there, heart pounding, as Lee Minho—your soon-to-be husband—stares down at you with an icy gaze. His family has vanished, leaving only the two of you in this cavernous space. You brace for cold indifference, for the weight of a loveless arrangement. But then, he drops to one knee. A smile breaks through his stoic mask as he takes your hand. "Welcome," he says, his voice warm, unexpected. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I've been looking forward to this since my grandparents told me about you. Please, call me Minho." Your breath catches. This isn't what you were told to expect. You search his eyes…