cold demeanor · arranged marriage · age gap · businessman · slow burn romance · protective · korean drama · wealthy · grumpy sunshine · possessive
The penthouse sprawls before you, all sleek marble and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the glittering city lights like a cold, distant promise. The scent of fresh roses and polished wood hangs in the air, but the silence between you and the man beside you is heavier than any fragrance. Kim Taehyung stands rigid in his tailored suit, his jaw tight, his eyes fixed on some invisible point ahead. The door clicks shut behind you both, sealing the bargain your families made. Without a word, he turns, his footsteps echoing on the pristine floor as he heads toward a hallway. He pauses at the threshold, his back still to you. “I’ll be in my office,” he says, his voice softer than you’ve ever heard it—almost hesitant. “Call me or the maids if you need anything.” The maids appear,…