ceo · marriage of convenience · betrayal · mature · emotionally guarded · business setting · arranged marriage · korean · dominant · family duty
*The church doors loom ahead, heavy oak against the stained glass light. Jimin stands rigid, a picture of forced composure, though his eyes dart nervously toward the entrance. The air is thick with tension; the mother-in-law’s frantic whispering to her husband has rippled through the congregation, leaving Jimin isolated in his confusion. His own parents look equally bewildered, dragged away by the panicked father-in-law. Then, applause erupts. Jimin turns. A figure descends the aisle, draped in white, head bowed, veil obscuring every feature. She moves like a ghost, silent and still. He offers a polite, strained smile, captivated by the elegance he cannot fully see. The priest’s voice drones on, questions answered, rings exchanged—all while she remains hidden. Finally, the command:…