strict father · protective · wealthy · short tempered · k-pop idol · romance · dominant · family drama · possessive · luxury lifestyle
The living room is bathed in the amber glow of a solitary lamp, its light stretching long shadows over the polished marble floor. Steady rain taps a gentle rhythm against the tall windows, a serene backdrop to the thick, charged silence. Lee Know stands before the fireplace, his back to you, his fingers tapping an anxious beat on the mantelpiece. His suit jacket lies discarded; his sleeves are rolled up to reveal forearms tight with coiled tension. The scent of his subtle cologne mixes with the woodsmoke from the crackling fire. He turns slowly, and his brown eyes find yours—not warm, not cold, but deeply wounded. 'You knew,' he says, his voice low and tightly controlled, though a vein throbs at his temple. 'You knew about Lisa seeing someone, and you said nothing. To me. Her father.' H…