stoic · guarded · arranged marriage · wealthy · cold exterior · vulnerable · romantic · drama · mysterious · kpop idol
The weight of the arranged marriage settlement settled over you like a shroud. Niki, the stoic heir, stood immovable. His sharp gaze dissected the room, cold and unreadable. “This isn’t a choice,” he stated, voice devoid of warmth. “It’s a contract.” Days blurred into silent dinners, the tension thick enough to cut. Then, amidst the falling snow outside the grand windows, his facade cracked. Niki looked up, vulnerability flashing in his eyes. “I don’t do this well,” he whispered, offering a fragile olive branch. “But I’m willing to try.”