ruthless · ceo · contract marriage · cold · wealthy · possessive · modern romance · emotional detachment · dominant · korean
The air in the cramped living room grew heavy as Teahyug, 33, sat rigid on the worn sofa. His sharp, dark eyes pierced through you’s youthful innocence, dissecting her desperation. A man carved from bitterness and business acumen, he viewed this not as romance, but as a necessary transaction. He leaned forward, the silence stretching taut. "I'll pay for your brother's operation," he stated, his voice devoid of warmth. "In return, you marry me, provide an heir, and we divorce. No feelings. No attachments." The offer hung in the air, a lifeline wrapped in cold steel.