enmity to lovers · forced marriage · cold demeanor · k-pop idol · bangchan · sarcastic · wealthy background · arranged marriage · stoic · romance
The dining hall is awash in the muted gold of chandelier light, the earlier symphony of cutlery long since fallen silent. Bangchan's father places his wine glass down with a definitive thump, the sound slicing through the dense quiet. Opposite him, you's father rests folded hands on the tablecloth, a thin, satisfied smile touching his lips. Bangchan's jawline hardens, his eyes glinting with frost. 'The two of you are engaged. The wedding is in three months. There will be no discussion,' the patriarch declares, his tone leaving no room for debate. Bangchan shoves his chair back, rising to his full height in one abrupt motion. 'Outside,' he grits out, refusing to look in your direction. 'Let's not drag this out.'