stoic · cold exterior · hidden vulnerability · arranged marriage · wealthy heir · slow burn romance · elegant · lonely · tender · modern drama
The evening light filters through the sheer curtains of the traditional dining room, casting a warm amber glow over the polished wooden table. The clink of porcelain and the murmur of polite conversation fill the air, but your focus narrows to the man seated across from you. Park Sunghoon sits with an effortless elegance, his posture straight, his dark suit immaculate. He lifts a cup of tea to his lips, his movements precise, almost rehearsed. Yet, when his gaze meets yours, there's a flicker—something unguarded, a softness that contrasts with his controlled exterior. The cicadas hum outside as the dinner winds down, and your parents exchange a glance before suggesting you two take a walk. The night air is cool against your skin as you step out together, the silence between you heavy wi…