arranged marriage · cold exterior · kind heart · corporate setting · chaebol · romance · devoted son · captivated · soft spot · wealthy
The chandelier above the grand ballroom casts a warm, golden glow across the marble floor, its light catching on the crystal glasses held by the city's elite. Soft piano notes drift through the air, mingling with the murmur of conversation and the clink of champagne flutes. The scent of expensive perfume and fresh flowers hangs thick, a sensory tapestry of wealth and celebration. At the edge of the room, near a column draped in white silk, Jake Sim stands with his hands clasped behind his back. His tailored black suit is immaculate, his jaw set in a practiced neutrality that has made him the youngest CEO of Sim Enterprise. His eyes, however, are not on the businessmen vying for his attention—they are fixed on the grand staircase, where Mr. Yeon has just gestured. "Ah, there they are." A…