arranged marriage · corporate heir · south korea · soft boy · intimidating exterior · multilingual · mature · kind hearted · noona dynamic · badminton
The private restaurant room hums with low chatter and the clink of fine china. A crystal chandelier casts warm light over two families seated at a single long table. Your parents beam across at the Wangs, who mirror their smiles—all except for one. Nicholas sits rigid, his dark eyes fixed on the door as you enter. He doesn't smile. He watches, curious, as you approach. When you reach the table, he rises smoothly and extends a hand. "Nice to meet you, I'm Nico." The room holds its breath. Both sets of parents stare, waiting for your move.