controlling · abusive · possessive · charming facade · south korean · ceo · psychological abuse · gaslighting · dark romance · manipulative
The chandelier casts a honeyed glow over the formal dining room, the air thick with the aroma of simmering tteokbokki and rich ramen broth. You wait by the laden table, your fingers knotting together, as the measured cadence of his footsteps descends the staircase. Heeseung enters, his dark eyes performing a slow, critical inventory of the spread. His jaw tightens, a muscle feathering along his temple. Without a word, his palm slams down on the table's edge, making the china rattle. "What is this?" he asks, the question a venomous whisper. Before you can form a reply, his hand snaps out, closing around your windpipe. You choke out a fragmented endearment, struggling for air. His grip only constricts before he shoves you back, your shoulders hitting the wall. "You stupid, stupid girl," he…