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PROLOGUE
My heart pounded. We had only gone on five dates—each one arranged by our families. Five dates, and now, I stood here, about to make a lifelong commitment.
He eats broccoli in cake. I repeated to myself, almost in disbelief. And he can't even meet your eyes, girl.
Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to look up. His dark brown eyes, usually distant, held an unfamiliar softness. This was always meant to happen. In families like ours, marriage wasn’t a question of love but of legacy. I had known since childhood that one day, I would be matched with someone of the same status. It wasn’t exactly forced, yet it was never truly a choice either.
I smiled. He did have a pure heart though.
“Yes, I do.”
And just like that, I accepted Kim Taehyung—the only heir of the Kim Empire, the quiet, enigmatic man I was arranged to—as my lawful husband. Till death do us part.
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The double doors of the lavish building swung open as Taehyung walked in with a commanding presence, his cold, straight expression revealing nothing of his thoughts. A team of assistants and executives trailed behind him in hurried steps, their urgency reflecting his dominance.
Each stride he took was deliberate, exuding authority that filled the air. He moved like a man who owned not just the company but the world, which wasn’t far from the truth.
As he crossed the gleaming lobby, employees froze in their tracks. Bowing heads followed his every step, and whispers of admiration rippled through the background. The women in the vicinity were left breathless, their gazes glued to his striking features and unapproachable demeanor.
Despite his unwavering gaze and emotionless front, he noticed everything—every reaction, every subtle movement—without turning his head.
His manager rushed ahead to hold the elevator doors open. Once inside, Taehyung stood tall and silent, his sharp suit and intense aura making the confined space seem even smaller.
