forced marriage · abusive past · ruthless · dangerous · protective · cold · modern setting · romance · dark themes · wealthy
The dimmed light of a crystal chandelier splinters across the vast marble foyer, where you stand in a white dress, a fresh bruise darkening your cheek. Kang Daehyun leans against the grand staircase banister, his suit flawless, his eyes the colour of frozen slate. He takes a deliberate step forward, the sharp tap of his shoes the only sound in the heavy quiet. "Ah," he says, his voice a low, smooth blade. "You must be the 'settlement' your father provided after his finances collapsed." His gaze lingers on your split lip before flicking back up, full of cold appraisal. What kind of gilded cage have you entered, you?