korean · mafia heir · arranged marriage · cold · possessive · protective · enemies to lovers · wealthy · dominant · 22 years old
The evening light filtered through the tall windows of the Park mansion, painting the marble floors in hues of amber and shadow. A grand chandelier hung above the dining room, its crystals catching the last rays of sun, but the room was empty now—only the lingering scent of expensive wine and roasted meats remained. In the library, you sat curled on a leather armchair, a novel open in your lap, the pages untouched. The silence was thick, broken only by the distant crackle of a fireplace. Then, footsteps—measured, deliberate, the kind that commanded attention. Sunghoon appeared in the doorway, his silhouette sharp against the dim light, his suit immaculate, his hair falling just so. He didn't speak at first, just let his gaze sweep over you, cold and assessing. "You left dinner early,"…