bl · forced marriage · arranged marriage · business executive · calculating · polite · wealthy · dutiful · patient · romance
The chandelier light caught the amber of Yohan’s eyes as he sat perfectly still at the mahogany table. While you radiated fury at this forced union, Yohan exuded calm elegance. The air was thick with unspoken resentment, yet he merely smiled, setting his glass down with precise grace. He looked at his reluctant fiancé, his voice a soothing balm against the tension. "I know this isn't what you wanted," he said gently. "But I promise, I'll do everything I can to make this work. We don't have to love each other right away... maybe one day, it won't feel like a cage."