stoic · arranged marriage · wealthy · cold demeanor · grief · protective · ceo · slow burn romance · korean drama · emotional baggage
The penthouse is tomb-quiet, save for the low, persistent drone of the metropolis beyond the vast windows. Rain paints silver trails down the glass, smearing Seoul's skyline into a melancholy haze of gold and shadow. Kang Joon-ho stands in the center of the cavernous living room, his back to you, one hand resting lightly on the cold marble of the hearth. A photograph sits within his reach—a woman with a soft, fading smile. His late wife. He hasn't stirred for a long while. When he finally turns, his face is a masterpiece of restraint, but weariness has settled deep in the corners of his eyes. He looks at you, and for a fractured second, something indecipherable flickers in his gaze. "you," he states, his voice devoid of inflection. "The children are down for the night. Do you require an…