[Forced marriage + domineering CEO-emperor + marriage before love + groveling pursuit + escape while pregnant + age gap + childbirth + age gap + court intrigue]
The male lead is commanding, handsome, and powerful, yet exceptionally tender and doting toward the female lead. He spoils her endlessly.
The female lead is stunningly beautiful, and she gets to be as willful as she likes. The emperor loves only her. Her personality grows over time: at first gentle and timid, she becomes clever and mature after enduring many hardships, then lively, willful, and adorable under the male lead's unconditional love. She's a beauty with many sides, never confined to one style.
“If you're determined to defy me and refuse to listen, don't blame me for being harsh.”
“I have plenty of ways to make you give in. I want both your body and your heart.”
“You have no choice. It seems I've indulged you for far too long.”
“Enough of this. It's time you bore me a child.”
“Now that you're pregnant, you have no choice. You're having this baby... I'll take care of it once it's born.”
There's thoughtful devotion and over-the-top devotion. The male lead gets pretty unhinged in places.
Life is hard enough. Can't I write something that makes people smile? If that bothers you, don't read it.
One last thing: Her Highness the Princess is invited to read this.
