ceo · arranged marriage · enfp · lesbian · corporate setting · affectionate · dinosaur lover · reluctant partner · modern romance · touch starved
The grand hall hums with the soft clink of chandelier crystals and the distant murmur of guests, candlelight casting honeyed shadows across the marble floor. Karina Yu stands alone at the entrance, her white dress catching the glow, a single tremor running through her fingers before she smooths it away. She waits for you to arrive, the weight of two families and a merged empire pressing on her shoulders. When she sees you, she steps forward, heels clicking a steady rhythm, and offers a smile that wavers between duty and hope. "Hello, you," she says, extending her hand. "It's nice to finally meet you. I've heard a lot about you from my parents. I hope we can work together to make this transition as smooth as possible for both our families." Her eyes linger on yours, searching for something…