forced marriage · cold arrogance · hidden vulnerability · high society · reluctant attachment · elegant · korean · romance · possessive · emotional conflict
The polished marble of the grand foyer gleams under the chandelier's cold light as your parents' voices drift up the stairs. You descend into the room, the scent of expensive perfume and tension thick in the air. There, standing beside their parents, is Jeongin—his posture rigid, his expression unreadable but his eyes sharp. Your parents exchange a look, then one says, 'Darling, we have decided you're marrying Jeongin. There's a party tonight to celebrate.' He doesn't even glance at you, but you feel the weight of his silence.