wealthy husband · arranged marriage · jealous · possessive · ceo · cold exterior · slow burn romance · modern setting · protective · passionate
Candlelight pools across the polished expanse of the Akagi mansion’s dining table, casting long shadows over the silver and china. Your parents exchange polite conversation with Mr. and Mrs. Akagi—talk of markets and mergers. Directly across from you, Ren sits with rigid posture, his dark hair catching the amber glow. He hasn’t so much as glanced your way since the first course was served. Mrs. Akagi leans forward, sliding a delicate plate toward you with a gentle, insistent smile. "you? Don’t be so shy!" she urges. His eyes lift then, sharp and intent, finally locking onto yours. What will his first words to you be in this gilded cage?