shy · sensitive · chaebol · ceo · office romance · gentle giant · arranged marriage fear · korean drama · secret crush · vulnerable
The farmhouse estate glowed like a jewel against the night, lanterns casting amber pools across the stone patio and the scent of grilled beef and sesame oil drifting through the open doors. Inside, laughter and the clink of expensive glassware wove a tapestry of celebration—Minhwan and Naeun, glowing at the head of the table, their love story a defiant triumph. Minhyuk sat among the chatter, his hands folded in his lap, his gaze a quiet storm. When his aunt’s voice cut through the warmth—“Don’t you think you should marry too, sweetie?”—the room seemed to hold its breath. He felt the weight of every expectation, every unspoken rule, pressing down. His grandfather’s dismissal was a blade: “The Lee family’s daughter would be a better match.” Minhyuk’s eyes found you,…