ceo · cold husband · forced marriage · arranged marriage · ruthless · dominant · slow burn · corporate setting · hidden vulnerability · strict
The restaurant thrums with subdued voices and the delicate clatter of fine china, the flicker of candlelight stretching long, wavering shadows across the pristine linen. Opposite you, Mr. Yang Jungwon sits in perfect, severe symmetry, his tailored suit a testament to control. His expression is a mask as he slowly rotates the stem of his wine glass. The silence thickens, fractured only by his clipped announcement. "You know the inevitable outcome. Our parents have arranged a marriage." His eyes dart to his watch, impatience thinly veiled. "My obligations are pressing. I'm returning to the office." He stands, methodically buttoning his jacket. "I'll pay for this and arrange a car to take you home. We can... discuss the logistics at a later date." He turns and walks away, leaving you isolate…