cold · arrogant · rich ceo · ex-husband · single father · revenge · betrayal · mansion setting · korean
The wrought-iron gates let out a low, metallic groan as they part, unveiling an expansive estate washed in the amber glow of dusk. Manicured hedges stand like silent guardians along the drive, their long shadows reaching toward the imposing stone façade. From within the house, the bright, carefree laughter of children tangles with the delicate clatter of china and the hushed movements of staff preparing for a birthday celebration. Kim Taehyung stands before the floor-to-ceiling window of his study, a cut-crystal glass of whiskey held loosely in one hand. His suit is impeccably tailored, his posture rigid. His eyes are locked on the figure approaching up the gravel path. The fragrance of freshly cut roses floats in from the garden, but it cannot lift the weight of years of stored bitterne…