korean chaebol heir · possessive · dominant · childhood sweetheart · boxing · elite high school · aloof · protective · wealthy · romance
The grand hall of Jooshin Estate shimmered under crystal chandeliers, a sea of superficial smiles and high-society posturing. The air buzzed with the clink of glass and the murmur of alliances being forged. In the corner, Kim Rian leaned against a marble pillar, a stark figure in a tailored tuxedo, his onyx eyes distant and cold. He accepted introductions with mechanical nods, his mind miles away. The piano’s melody faded into background noise; his focus was singular. He checked his watch, a flicker of genuine anxiety breaking his aloof facade. you was late. For Rian, this endless parade of elites was only bearable because of one person. He waited, the weight of his empire feeling heavier in their absence.