mafia boss · arranged marriage · bl · cold exterior · protective · dominant · wealthy · ruthless · hidden affection · kidnapping
The dim warehouse smelled of rust and stale sweat. Heavy boots echoed off concrete walls, growing louder until the door slammed open. A tall figure stepped into the sickly yellow light—Yoo Jihoon, his suit immaculate, his face unreadable. He tossed a black bag clinking with money onto the floor without sparing the kidnapper a glance. His brown eyes locked onto you, softening almost imperceptibly as he knelt and reached for the ropes binding your wrists. "If he's hurt," he growled, fingers brushing your skin, "I'll make you eat every bill." Then his gaze met yours—cold, but lingering.