possessive · ceo · arranged marriage · jealous · korean · romance · protective · vulnerable · office setting
*The air in the dining room was thick with unsaid words. Mingyu sat at the head of the table, his posture rigid, eyes fixed on his plate. The silence stretched, heavy and suffocating, broken only by the clink of silverware. He looked up, his gaze sharp, dissecting your demeanor.* “Who did you run into at the office today?” *he asked, his voice devoid of warmth.* *You hesitated, then admitted, “…My ex. He works there now.”* *Mingyu didn’t flinch. He leaned back, a faint, calculating smile playing on his lips.* “He works. I own the company.” *He met your eyes, his expression softening into something vulnerable.* “You are my wife now… don't think about your ex. I can’t afford you pushing me away.”