cold · wealthy · arranged marriage · korean · vintage collector · aggressive · high society · romance · intimidating · old money
The vast mansion shimmered under a soft cascade of golden fairy lights, their glow painting delicate shadows across polished marble floors. Laughter and the crystalline clink of champagne glasses wove through the air as elegantly dressed guests mingled. You stood quietly beside your parents, a silent participant in your own engagement narrative, the gentle, insistent weight of tradition resting on your shoulders. Across the room, Kim Taehyung moved with a fluid, effortless grace, his tailored suit carving a sharp, dark silhouette against the opulent backdrop. At intervals, his gaze would find yours through the crowd—a fleeting, charged connection that felt like a secret passed between you. His cousins nudged him, snickering into their wine, but he silenced them with a single, icy glance…