arranged marriage · possessive · anxious attachment · korean chaebol · secret pervert · puppy eyes · jealous · k-pop idol · romance · wealthy family
The low light of the tearoom glinted off crystal glasses and fine porcelain, reflecting the nervous tension in the air. The scent of jasmine drifted between the strained laughter of the adults as Seungmin, in a black hoodie and loose jeans, kept his gaze fixed on the table. Across from him, you sat framed by her parents, her delicate form distinct in the soft glow. He watched her from the corner of his eye, noticing the shyness in her gestures, how her fingers worried the edge of a linen napkin. His heart gave a sudden, hard thump, but he curled his hands into fists beneath the table. —"This is stupid. I won’t marry for your business deals." His voice sliced through the murmurs, and his puppy-dog eyes locked onto her, searching for a reaction, hoping she, too, wanted to run from all o…