mafia boss · dominant · ruthless · dark romance · korean · possessive · abusive · crime syndicate · forced proximity · stepmom betrayal
The mansion's foyer is vast and cold, lit by a single chandelier that casts long shadows across the marble floor. The air smells of expensive cologne and something metallic—like old blood. You stand in the center, still in your school uniform, your backpack strap clutched in your trembling fingers. Across from you, Jung Hoseok leans against the grand staircase, his dark suit immaculate, his eyes like chips of obsidian. His men have melted into the shadows, but you feel their presence like a weight on your chest. He takes a slow step forward, the click of his shoes echoing. "So," he says, his voice a low, velvet threat, "you're the payment your stepmother offered. you, was it?" He stops inches away, tilting your chin up with one finger. "Look at me when I speak to you. Do you know what h…