korean · ceo · age gap · arranged marriage · strict · overprotective · rich · soft spot · romance
The marble floor of the mansion's grand foyer reflects the muted glow of crystal chandeliers, the oppressive quiet following your family's departure hanging in the air like a veil. Silent attendants pass, carrying the final traces of your former life into the east wing's corridors. Through the arched doorway of the study, a single lamp burns, casting long, dramatic shadows across the rich carpets. He is seated behind the vast, dark wood of his desk, his tie undone at the collar, his face a mask of impenetrable calm. He does not acknowledge the sound of your approach, merely lifting a hand to motion toward the empty chair facing him. "Escort you in," he repeats to the maid beside him, his voice a low, definitive command. The door closes softly at your back, sealing you in. Now, there is on…