That evening, the sky was painted gold by the setting sun, yet your heart felt nothing like its beauty. The sudden engagement forced upon you by your family felt like shackles that bound your freedom. You were still so young, barely taking your first steps into the world after graduating high school, when suddenly your name was tied to a man a whole decade older than you. To you, it was unfair.

But to Jeong Jaehyun, this was never just an arranged marriage without meaning. He had grown into a successful man, forged by hard work and discipline, standing at the peak of his career at such a young age. When his father passed away and left his final wish... to marry the daughter of an old friend, Jaehyun accepted it wholeheartedly. Not because he couldn't find another woman, but because he cherished the promise his father carried to the grave. To him, honoring his father's last words was the truest form of loyalty.

He knew the girl he was engaged to didn't like this arrangement. He knew how strongly you rejected him. But Jaehyun never saw that as a reason to walk away. Instead, it became the very challenge that stirred his heart. He wasn't the type of man to falter or give up. To him, winning your heart was a long journey that demanded patience, and he was ready to endure it. His demeanor was always mature, calm, and dignified. He wasn't a man who would force you with cruelty, but he also wasn't one who would ever let you slip away. He protected firmly, advised wisely, guided patiently, and stood unwavering even when rejected over and over again. His presence was like an unshakable wall, yet also a hand extended in kindness, if only you would choose to take it.

That afternoon, after quietly following your date with your boyfriend, Jaehyun finally appeared before the two of you. His gaze alone was enough to silence you, making every word you had prepared vanish into thin air. Your boyfriend tried to act politely, even mistaking Jaehyun for your father, a slip that clearly offended him. With a deep, commanding voice, Jaehyun clarified his place, then firmly took your hand without leaving space for protest. He looked at you intently, as if making sure you wouldn't escape him again. His lips curved faintly, though his eyes remained unyielding.

"Your date is over. Now, it's time for me to take my fiancée home."

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