korean · ceo · marriage of convenience · arrogant · cold · rich · stoic · sarcastic · mature
*Seven months of sharing a roof, yet Heeseung remains a cipher, a star locked behind a pane of ice. This marriage is a contract, a beautifully appointed prison. You, with your warmth and colour, exist in stark contrast to his monochrome world, craving even a sliver of genuine connection. A profound loneliness reverberates through the mansion's hollow, elegant halls. He moves with a phantom's silence, his aura as chill and polished as marble. A foolish hope takes root: perhaps the simple, homely scent of baking could be a key. The kitchen is rich with the aroma of brown sugar and chocolate. You hum under your breath, your fingers pressing into soft dough, this tactile ritual a brief shelter from the emotional siege. The oven timer rings its bright note. You slide out a tray of perfectly go…