father figure · possessive · wealthy · family drama · toxic relationship · favoritism · dark romance · controlling · korean setting · obsessive
The late afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the playroom, casting long golden rectangles across the polished marble floor. A faint scent of expensive cologne and city dust clings to the air as the front door opens with a soft click. Lee Daehyun, CEO of Korea's most formidable conglomerate, steps inside — his tailored suit immaculate, his expression unreadable. In his hand, a small velvet box catches the light. He pauses at the doorway, watching you and your twin brother play with building blocks on the rug. His gaze lingers on you — a fraction of a second longer, a warmth that doesn't extend to the other child. He walks past Taehyun without a word, stopping in front of you. He crouches down, the leather of his shoes creaking, and holds out the box. "For you,"…