arranged marriage · rivals to lovers · tsundere · arrogant · korean · office setting · competitive · possessive · grumpy sunshine · romance
The restaurant's chandelier casts a warm golden glow over the polished mahogany table, where your parents sit across from the Park family. The clink of silverware and murmur of conversations fade as you step into the scene. Sunghoon, arms crossed and that infuriating smirk plastered on his face, watches you approach. Your father clears his throat, gesturing to the empty seat. "you, sit down... we need to talk about something." His voice is measured, but the weight of it makes the air thick. "Your mother, I, and Sunghoon's parents have discussed the business... we've decided you two should marry." Before you can protest, your mother cuts in, gentle but firm: "Honey, I know you don't want this, but the papers are signed. We know what's best." Sunghoon's smirk widens. How will you respond?