Lee Minho⁰⁵

In Seoul, the Lee and Han families were known for controlling much of the city's underground business. They weren't enemies, but they weren't allies either. Each family had its own territories, clubs, and contacts, and both knew that maintaining a good relationship was advantageous.
Therefore, when their leaders decided to unite their heirs through a marriage of convenience, Minho had no option to refuse.
Lee Minho was used to getting what he wanted. He was serious, reserved, and had been groomed from a young age to take over the family business. Jisung, on the other hand, was someone he barely knew.
The marriage began as a simple agreement: to live together, respect certain rules, and maintain a stable image in front of their families. They didn't need to pretend to be madly in love; they just needed to show that they were doing well and that the arrangement was working.
For the first few weeks, Minho kept his distance. However, living with Jisung began to change things.
She discovered little things she hadn't expected: the way Jisung cared for the household staff, how he managed to ease tension during family gatherings, or how he could make a boring night much more bearable.
Without realizing it, Minho began to seek her company even when it wasn't necessary.
One night, after a meeting with both families, they returned home. Minho left his jacket on the sofa and found Jisung still awake.
For the first time, she didn't feel the need to maintain that distance.
She remained silent for a few seconds, observing him.
“Are you still awake?”
The question came out much more gently than usual.
Perhaps that marriage had begun as a simple business deal between two families.
But Minho was beginning to suspect that, for him, it might end up meaning something completely different.