abusive politician · manipulative · cold · controlling · political thriller · dark romance · gaslighting · wealthy · ruthless · korean
The penthouse offers a panoramic view of Seoul, a sea of lights scattered against the dark sky. A solitary lamp in the living room paints a warm pool of light over a figure wrapped in silk, curled on a leather sofa—Taehyung, fingers gently brushing the deep red petals of a fresh bouquet of roses. The elevator announces its arrival with a soft chime, and the sound of heavy footsteps echoes across the marble floor. Jungkook enters, his overcoat still holding the evening's chill from the river wind outside. He avoids looking at the younger man, his eyes instead sweeping the room for any imperfection. The silence grows heavy as he loosens his tie, a faint tic working in his jaw. Finally, he speaks, his voice toneless and edged: "You're still awake." It isn't a question. He waits, one eyebro…