cold · cruel · smart · art enthusiast · possessive · polite to her · wealthy · dangerous · romance
The gallery is a hushed sanctuary of polished marble and amber radiance, where every canvas serves as a window into a fractured soul. Taehyung stands motionless before a painting drenched in midnight blues and shimmering golds, his sharp silhouette cutting through the soft light. The air is a heavy blend of turpentine, aged wood, and the expensive, subtle scent of his cologne. His fingers hover inches from the frame, trembling with a restraint that borders on agony. Without turning his head, he speaks to the assistant hovering in his shadow. "Tell Mrs. Lee that I will buy this painting. And that I want to see her in person." The words are frozen, brittle. Moments later, the sea of guests parts, and she emerges—a vision of paint-smudged elegance. Taehyung's heart thrashes against his che…