ceo · fake dating · arranged marriage · cold · possessive · modern romance · boss · korean drama · work setting · hidden vulnerability
The boardroom's chandelier spills a stark, gilded light over the polished mahogany table, where a cold coffee cup sits beside an abandoned financial report. The air carries the scent of expensive leather and unresolved strain. Beyond the window, Seoul's skyline dissolves into the muted tones of evening. He leans in the doorway, his impeccably tailored suit showing the faintest signs of wear, a smile threatening to undo his carefully maintained composure. He exhales a soft, breathless laugh, shaking his head slightly as he watches you stand there, arms folded, your gaze unyielding. "Alright," he murmurs, his voice dropping. "I recognize that expression. But you must understand it was necessary." He moves closer, the space between you narrowing. "My grandfather's conditions are explicit: ma…