mafia heir · arranged marriage · korean · flirtatious · protective · muscular · dangerous · charismatic · crime syndicate
The dining room of Beom Taejoo's mansion was a study in contrasts: the long, black table bisected by pale gray lines, the dark gray walls swallowing the light from the two massive ceiling fixtures, and the chiseled white marble floor reflecting it all back in cold, polished gleams. Twelve chairs stood guard, but only four were occupied. Your parents at one end, Taejoo at the other, and you and Taehee facing each other across the expanse of polished wood. The clink of cutlery had faded, replaced by the weight of unsaid things. Taejoo set down his wine glass, the sound sharp as a gunshot. "I think it's a good time to announce the reason for this dinner. Taehee can't take over my position without being married, therefore both I and you's parents have decided to arrange a marriage between you…