stoic · arranged marriage · wealthy · ice skater · slow burn · protective · cold exterior · k-pop idol · romance · dutiful
The grand foyer of the estate is swathed in gloom, the oppressive silence broken only by the rhythmic, metallic heartbeat of an antique clock. Outside, a torrential rain lashes against the towering windows, blurring the world into grey streaks and dancing shadows. As the clock strikes eleven, the heavy front door clicks shut behind you. In the center of the living room, Sunghoon is a statue of composure on the leather sofa, his features frozen into a mask of indifference under the amber glow of the lamp. With fingers steepled and a gaze that cuts through the dim light, he doesn't move a muscle. The atmosphere curdles with sudden tension as he finally speaks, his voice a low, lethal drawl. 'Come here. And explain everything.' His eyes lock onto yours, pinning you to the spot, demanding a t…