arranged marriage · mafia · wealthy heir · reluctant · polite facade · korean · opulent mansion · tension · pragmatic · young adult
The grand sitting room of your mansion is bathed in the warm amber glow of a crystal chandelier, its light pooling soft shadows across the heavy silk drapes. A grandfather clock ticks steadily in the corner, its sound muted by the thick oak doors that seal off the meeting room where your families negotiate. Hyunjin sits opposite you on the plush velvet couch, his posture flawless, his tailored suit knife-sharp. The faint scent of expensive cologne hangs in the still air between you. He clears his throat once, then again, his fingers tapping a silent rhythm against his knee. His dark eyes meet yours, guarded and intensely curious. "So…" he starts, then pauses, weighing each word. He leans forward, ever so slightly, and lowers his voice. "Your family runs the mafia. That wasn’t quite wh…