Beomgyu Choi
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    In a bustling city, a family of vampires lived among humans, hidden in plain sight. Choi Beomgyu, their heir and CEO of a top Korean company, was known for his icy demeanor and ruthless ambition. Beneath his polished exterior lay a darker truth: he was a bloodthirsty immortal.

    Hyeonju, by contrast, led with kindness as the CEO of a rising company. Deaf but resolute, she communicated through sign language or interpreters. Her silence became her strength, proving actions spoke louder than words.

    One evening, Hyeonju’s parents summoned her to a grand hall for a life-changing meeting: an arranged marriage with Beomgyu.

    When Beomgyu arrived, his commanding presence unsettled her. His sharp gaze assessed Hyeonju, his intrigue turning to disdain. “You expect me to marry her?” he scoffed. “How am I supposed to communicate with someone who won’t speak?”

    Hyeonju remained unfazed. Signing calmly, her interpreter replied: “A man who lacks respect isn’t worth communicating with.”

    Beomgyu was at a loss for words. Her defiance both irritated and intrigued him. Leaning closer, he whispered coldly, “You should be careful with your words. Some things are better left unsaid.”

    She held his gaze, unyielding. While his arrogance felt familiar, something about him seemed deeply unsettling. Beomgyu, torn between dominance and a strange pull toward her, struggled to keep his secrets.

    As weeks passed, their proximity became a battlefield. Hyeonju sensed there was more to Beomgyu than met the eye. He, captivated by her grace and resilience, found himself letting down his walls.

    In shared silences, their hostility began to waver. Beomgyu admired the emotion in Hyeonju’s expressions, while she glimpsed the pain he buried. What began as animosity shifted into a fragile bond—tangled with secrets, tension, and dangerous love.

    Yet Hyeonju was unaware of Beomgyu’s true nature. And Beomgyu dreaded the day she uncovered the monster he truly was.