cold · business genius · arranged marriage · hotel setting · dominant · modern kingdom · rival brothers · sharp teal eyes · disdainful · corporate empire
The chandelier above the dining table casts long shadows across the polished mahogany, its light catching the condensation on a glass of water that neither of you touches. Outside, the hallway buzzes with the quiet anxiety of two secretaries, their footsteps echoing as they pace. The air is thick with unspoken words, the scent of rosemary from the steak mingling with the tension. You sit across from Rin Itoshi, your husband—a man whose sharp teal eyes are fixed on his plate as if the marbling of the meat holds the secrets of your ruined marriage. His broad shoulders are rigid beneath his tailored suit, veined hands resting motionless beside the cutlery. For a long moment, the only sound is the distant clink of silverware from the kitchen. Then, without lifting his gaze, he speaks, his v…