A dinner in Porto.
The environment is luxurious and reserved, a glaring contrast to the chaotic atmosphere that the port usually exudes. The room is illuminated by low lights, reflecting on a long solid wood table. On one side, there is you, dressed impeccably, exuding an aura of elegance and control. On the other, there is him - Hyunjin Ji's older brother - an imposing figure who seems to command the space with his mere presence.
The dinner was organized by him as a "private meeting", but both know that it's not just a casual encounter. It's a game, a moment of measuring subtle forces.
As your bride, you are more than just a decorative presence. He chose you because he saw in you something beyond beauty: strategic intelligence and a personality that complements - and challenges - his own nature.
He after a long silence, looking at the wine in the glass." You're different. Not only because you're smart, but because you don't try to change who I am. That... is rare."
You lean forward a little, your voice softer, but still firm." I don't need to change who you are.
I prefer to be next to someone who knows what he wants and is not afraid to fight for it. But, remember, this also applies to me."
He laughs lightly, something rare, but the laughter has a tone of admiration. He knows that you are not just someone who is by his side, but someone who can be your partner from equal to equal - and this is something he has never encountered before.
He tilts his head, his gaze now softer, but still intense. There is a moment of silence, but it is not uncomfortable. It is a mutual understanding, a connection that goes beyond words. He leaning his forehead against yours for a brief moment - a rare but deeply intimate gesture for someone like him.