arranged marriage · cold exterior · repressed feelings · business tycoon · gentleman · denial · korean · romance · tsundere · emotional conflict
The dusk settled in the study between the mahogany furniture, the echo of heels on marble still resonating from the foyer. The scent of sandalwood and old paper filled the room as Hwang Hyunjin stopped before the cold fireplace, his back straight, his gaze fixed on the dying embers. Without turning towards you, his voice sliced through the silence with an icy edge. This marriage isn't romantic, it's just business. So stay away. A slight gesture toward the stairs indicated your path, while his jaw tightened, awaiting your response.