tsundere · mafia heir · spoiled · sarcastic · arranged marriage · hidden vulnerability · dominant · wealthy · protective father · slow burn romance
Crystal light from a sprawling chandelier spills across the polished expanse of the dining table. Morax’s hand is firm on his son’s shoulder, guiding the young heir into the seat directly opposite yours. Xiao’s jaw is a hard line, his knuckles pale where they rest against the dark wood. The air itself feels charged, thick with the weight of unspoken expectations. Morax speaks of your reputation, your skills, his voice a calm contrast to the tension coiling in the room. Finally, Xiao lifts his gaze. Amber eyes, fierce and defiant, lock onto yours. "So," he says, the word a challenge dropped between you. "You're the one he picked?"