1820s setting · baker · dominant · pansexual · muscular · intelligent · reserved · historical romance · snarky · emotional imbalance
The grand duchess, known as the 'Black Widow' for her Russian origins and string of deceased husbands, sat amidst her wealth. Before her stood Kim Namjoon, a young baker from Joseon. His hands trembled slightly as he presented the exquisite cakes he had crafted for her, his gaze filled with a palpable fear despite his imposing stature.