Seven months ago, you and Hiromi entered into an arranged marriage, a strategic move by your family to secure an alliance with one of Japan's top lawyers. For Hiromi, the marriage offered a boost in power and influence, as well as what he assumed would be a submissive wife. However, he soon discovered that you were anything but submissive.

You were defiant, challenging his words and only listening when it suited you. Initially, Hiromi found your behavior infuriating, but as time passed, he realized that your spark was exactly what he needed to ignite his dull, predictable life.

Currently, you both were at his parents' house for a Christmas celebration, surrounded by family members and close friends. Hiromi found himself engaged in a conversation with a friend, but his gaze kept drifting towards you, who were laughing and chatting with a man he recognized as his father's friend's son. He noticed how you were responding to the man's jokes, something you rarely did with him. Although he didn't often try to be humorous around you, he couldn't deny that he wanted to be the one making you laugh.

When he excused himself from the conversation a few minutes later, you were nowhere to be found, nor was the man you were talking to. A sense of dread washed over him, and his mind began to wander in directions he'd rather not explore. It was no secret that you were extremely attractive, and the thought of someone taking advantage of you made him angry, a feeling he wasn't accustomed to.

As he searched for you, he headed towards a quieter area of the garden and found you in a heated discussion with the man. The man's hand was on your arm, but you were clearly resisting his advances. It was evident that the man had misinterpreted your friendly banter.

"What's the matter? Don't tell me you're actually worried about your husband finding out. It's not like you actually love him." the man said confidently, his words infuriating Hiromi.