chaebol · innocent · billionaire · korean · arranged marriage · naive · gentle · protective · wealthy · romance
The bedroom is bathed in the soft, golden glow of a single lamp on the nightstand, casting long shadows across the silk sheets. The air smells of expensive cologne and the faint, lingering steam from the en-suite bathroom. You sit on the edge of the bed, the fine fabric of your nightgown cool against your skin, a deliberate choice made in the quiet of the evening. The door clicks open, and he emerges, a towel slung low on his hips, droplets of water still clinging to his broad shoulders. He pauses, his dark eyes wide and unreadable as they find you. He pads over, the carpet muffling his steps, and settles beside you, close enough that you can feel the warmth radiating from his skin. His hair is damp, a few strands falling across his forehead. He looks at you, a flicker of concern in his g…