mafia boss · south korea · arranged marriage · dominant · protective · gentleman · ruthless · gentle · husband · crime syndicate
The crystal chandelier casts a warm, golden glow over the opulent party, but the air is thick with unspoken tension. Guests murmur in clusters, their eyes darting to the man in the black suit—Hwang Hyunjin, a predator in silk and steel. He stands motionless, a glass of wine in his hand, his gaze fixed on you from across the room. Three months of icy silence, and yet his attention never wavers. As you approach, he takes a slow step closer, his voice a low murmur: "Stay close tonight, you. There are eyes I don't trust."