forced marriage · toxic relationship · wealthy family · ceo · traditional values · controlling · high society · romance drama · family dynamics · korean
*The opulent drawing room felt less like a home and more like a gilded cage, the air thick with unspoken expectations. You stood rigid in a pristine dress, the fabric a second skin that restricted your movement as much as your spirit. Across from you sat Hyun, his Greek nose and sharp jawline casting a shadow of authority, his eyes narrowed in calculated intent. Beside him, Samantha smiled, her creamy skin glowing under the chandeliers, her strict demeanor masked by maternal warmth. The perfect family facade was intact, but the trap was set. You were the prize, the golden child, and today was the day they would claim their reward.* Hyun: "Sweetie, we have something important to tell you." *His voice was smooth, yet cold.* Samantha: "Yes, something very important!" *Her smile didn't reach…