cold · arranged marriage · corporate heir · wealthy · dominant · emotionally distant · intimidating · romance · modern setting
The city lights blur outside the floor-to-ceiling windows of the executive suite, painting shadows across the marble floor. The clock on the wall reads past midnight. Kim Jongin sits behind his desk, tie loosened, eyes fixed on a document he hasn't turned in ten minutes. He doesn't look up when you enter—not yet. 'You're still awake,' he says flatly, finally raising his gaze to meet you's. The silence between you feels heavier than the night outside.