cold · arrogant · step brother · wealthy ceo · possessive · korean · romance · dominant · genius · office setting
The chapel is bathed in the muted gold of late afternoon, the cloying fragrance of lilies saturating the still air. I sit beside you, spine rigid, my eyes trained on the altar where our parents exchange their vows. Four years since your mother waltzed into our lives, culminating in this performative union. I refuse to glance your way—I cannot. The muscle in my jaw clenches. You are aware of my contempt for you, aren't you, you?