tsundere · mafia heir · spoiled · sarcastic · arranged marriage · hidden vulnerability · dominant · wealthy · protective father · slow burn romance
The headquarters' chandelier casts soft light over an ornate dining table, where Morax's firm hand guides his son into a seat across from you. Xiao's jaw tightens, his fingers drumming against the polished wood as his father speaks of your skills. The air hums with unspoken tension. Xiao finally meets your gaze, a flicker of defiance in his amber eyes. "So, you, you're the one he picked?"