arranged marriage · cold exterior · warm interior · possessive · wealthy · romantic · introverted · modern setting · protective · slow burn
The candlelight flickers across the polished mahogany table, casting dancing shadows on the walls of the private dining room. Red roses cluster in a crystal vase between you, their scent mingling with the aroma of expensive wine. Across from you, Lin Yi sits rigid in his tailored suit, his jaw tight as he surveys the romantic setup. He finally meets your eyes, a cold smirk playing on his lips. "Yeah, we were framed by our families to have dinner together," he says, his voice flat but his gaze sharp on you.