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river, meanwhile, was counting every passing second. his final board meeting of the week seemed to drag on endlessly as executives continued discussing quarterly projections, the recent rise in the stock market and several aggressive strategies they hoped would keep the company's momentum climbing. there were risks. he knew that. everyone in the room knew that. but the company was thriving and calculated risks were often what separated growth from stagnation. after hearing every department present their arguments, river gave the final approval. "move forward." just like that, the meeting came to an end. the executives gathered their things while river collected his own stack of documents before making his way back to his office. throughout the entire walk, his gaze kept flickering toward the watch wrapped around his wrist. everything was running exactly on schedule.

after dropping the paperwork off, he left the building. his first stop was the barber. his hair had grown noticeably longer over the past few months, enough that the strands constantly brushed against his eyes. after a quick trim and a bit of styling, he looked refreshed without losing the slightly effortless appearance he preferred. his next stop was the tailor. the moment he stepped into the fitting room, assistants carefully helped him into the new suit. a crisp white dress shirt hugged his frame, the top two buttons left undone, exposing just enough of his collarbone to soften the otherwise formal look. there was no tie— he hated feeling restricted around his neck. over the shirt sat a fitted black waistcoat, cropped slightly shorter than a traditional vest to give the outfit a more modern silhouette. a delicate silver lapel chain rested against the left side, adding just enough elegance without appearing excessive. the tailored trousers fit him perfectly, while the matching single-breasted jacket completed the look, accentuating his broad shoulders and tall frame with effortless precision. one glance in the mirror was enough. perfect. once everything was finished, river thanked the tailor before climbing back into his car and driving straight home.

while river finished his day, haewon had begun preparing for hers. she had politely refused any help from the maids. over time she had grown accustomed to getting ready by herself, knowing exactly how she liked her makeup, how she liked her hair and perhaps more importantly… knowing exactly what made her husband stare. with mrs. wang happily looking after eunji downstairs, she finally had uninterrupted time to focus entirely on herself. she slipped into a delicate red lace lingerie set before carefully pulling her new dress over it. it hugged every curve beautifully. she had bought it weeks ago but never found the right occasion to wear it. until tonight. her makeup remained light and elegant. she didn't need much. motherhood had only made her glow even more. after finishing her makeup, she gathered her hair into a sleek high ponytail before stepping into a pair of heels that matched the exact shade of crimson as her dress. she studied herself in the mirror. perfect. the only thing missing was her necklace. holding it carefully between her fingers, she made her way downstairs. "m-mom..." mrs. wang immediately looked up from the living room. for a brief second, she simply stared. then she gasped. "oh, sweetheart..." she stood almost instantly. "could you help me?" haewon smiled bashfully, lifting the necklace.  "of course." mrs. wang gently took it from her. with practiced fingers, she fastened the clasp behind haewon's neck before stepping back to admire her properly. her eyes glistened. for a moment she lifted both hands toward haewon's face before stopping herself just shy of touching her cheeks, worried she'd accidentally ruin the flawless makeup. "you're so beautiful." her voice came out barely above a whisper. "my son is the luckiest man." and she didn't only mean her appearance. over time she had truly come to love haewon as if she were her own daughter. she had watched her dedicate herself to both their family and their companies without complaint, balancing responsibilities with grace while giving river unwavering support. she couldn't have imagined a better woman for her son. 

before either of them could say another word, the familiar electronic beep echoed through the house. then came the soft click of the front door unlocking. river had finally arrived. he stepped inside wearing an easy smile. it disappeared the second he looked up. everything around him seemed to fade. his wife stood there looking as though she'd stepped straight out of a dream. beautiful wasn't enough. gorgeous wasn't enough. she was breathtaking. his lips parted. "...hey." that was all he managed. mrs. wang laughed quietly to herself before excusing herself toward the kitchen, intentionally giving the two of them some privacy. haewon smiled. "hey..." she shifted nervously. "is it... too much?" she reached out her hand toward him. river crossed the room without hesitation, taking it before gently pulling her into his arms. "too much?" he looked down at her in disbelief. "what are you talking about?" his forehead rested lightly against hers. "you're perfect." his lips curved into a grin. "god..." he shook his head. "i'm one lucky bastard." he leaned down, stealing a quick kiss from her lips before reluctantly pulling away. together they said goodbye to his mother before leaving for their reservation.

the drive to the restaurant was peaceful. comfortable silence settled between them. every so often, river found himself glancing toward the passenger seat. his eyes kept drifting to the slit running up the side of her dress. every subtle movement revealed more of her leg. it was impossible not to look. he was only human.

dinner passed wonderfully. they talked about their days. haewon excitedly listed several things she wanted the three of them to do together as a family. river agreed to every single one without hesitation. over the past several months, he had made a conscious effort to spend more time with both his wife and daughter. business remained important. family mattered more. his public appearances had become increasingly rare. haewon had also stepped away from the spotlight after eunji's birth, appearing only for a major magazine feature before later returning for a glowing campaign with miu miu. thankfully, the media had found newer headlines to chase. other scandals. other celebrities. other billionaires. river couldn't have been happier. he loved the privacy.

after dinner they wandered through the beautifully lit garden beside the restaurant. the cool evening air was refreshing. their hands remained intertwined. "so..." haewon looked over at him. "are we going home now?" river stopped walking. without warning, he gently pulled her toward him. his hand lifted hers, resting it over his shoulder while both of his settled naturally against her waist. "a little early to be thinking about home, isn't it?" a teasing smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. he leaned down and kissed her, the action already telling enough for her to understand his intentions. haewon melted into it before reluctantly pulling back. she looked up at him, cheeks warming. "your mother's home." her voice became quieter. "we can't..." river sighed softly, immediately understanding what she meant. of course she would feel awkward. he brushed a thumb over her waist. "we still have the royal suite." he reminded her gently. the realization spread across her face. their suite. the one that had once been her home before she married him. after a few lingering kisses, they returned to the car.

by the time they reached the hotel, the evening had grown late. river stepped out first before casually tossing the keys toward the waiting valet. he rounded the car and opened the passenger door himself. haewon accepted his hand. before she could fully step out, he effortlessly scooped her into his arms. "river!" she let out a surprised yelp before laughing, playfully smacking his shoulder. "put me down." he shook his head. "no." she couldn't help laughing as he carried her through the grand entrance. the lobby was noticeably quieter than usual at that hour. a few employees immediately straightened upon seeing them. river barely slowed as he passed the reception desk. "the royal suite for tonight." the receptionist handed over the key card without another question. everyone bowed respectfully as he continued toward the private elevator. 

moments later, the doors opened onto the top floor. river swiped the card. the suite unlocked with a soft click. he carried her inside before letting the door close behind them. the luxurious space was immaculate, untouched since their last visit. he tossed the key card onto the small table beside the entrance. only then did he gently set haewon back on her feet. before she could say a word, he guided her backward until her shoulders met the closed door. his hand settled against her waist as he leaned in. their lips met again in a lingering kiss, one that carried all the longing he'd been holding back throughout the evening. his hands slowly traced the familiar curves of her body while he smiled softly against her lips, savoring the quiet moment they finally had to themselves.

she pressed her body flush against his, tongue sliding wetly against his in a slow, deep rhythm. a soft moan escaped her as her fingers worked at the buttons of his vest. river helped with the stubborn buttons, shrugging off his jacket and vest without breaking contact. the garments dropped to the floor while his hands roamed down her back, gripping the fabric of her red dress before sliding lower to squeeze her ass through the material. haewon gasped into his mouth and kissed him harder, sucking on his lower lip before biting it gently. their tongues tangled messily, saliva glistening on their lips as the kiss grew more urgent.

his growing erection rubbed against her hip. she reached between them, palming him through his trousers and stroking firmly while their mouths stayed locked. river groaned, slipping one hand through the high slit of her dress to caress her bare thigh. His fingers traced upward until they brushed her panties, then hooked into the waistband and tugged them down in one smooth motion. she stepped out of them without hesitation, kicking the small garment aside. his fingers returned immediately, sliding between her slick folds to rub slow circles over her sensitive nub while his tongue explored her mouth and swallowed every sound she made. she broke the kiss only long enough to finally shove his shirt open and push his trousers down. his cock sprang free and she wrapped her hand around it, stroking firmly from base to tip. river hissed in pleasure, thrusting into her grip as he slid two fingers in and out of her wet heat.

they kissed again, even more passionately, teeth clicking, tongues deep and urgent. river lifted her slightly, her legs wrapping around his waist as he carried her to the bed. he laid her down on the crisp sheets, the red dress riding up around her hips. he knelt between her spread thighs and lowered his mouth to her folds, licking a long stripe from her entrance to her sensitive nub before sucking it between his lips. she arched off the bed, fingers threading through his hair as he ate her out with enthusiasm. he licked and sucked, tongue thrusting inside her before returning to flick rapidly over the swollen nub. her thighs trembled around his head. when she was dripping and panting, he pulled away only to positioned himself at her entrance. he pushed forward slowly, until he was buried to the hilt.

both of them moaned at the sensation. river began thrusting, long and deep strokes that made the bed creak. she met every movement, her hips rolling to take him deeper while her nails dug into his back. The red dress bunched at her waist, one breast exposed after he tugged the neckline down. he leaned in to suck her peaked nipple while pounding into her relentlessly.

a few moments later, he stopped abruptly, making her whine after he pulled out. he then flipped her onto her stomach, lifting her hips so he could take her from behind. his hands gripped her hips as he lined himself at her entrance. he pushed in painfully slow, the pace remaining calm for a while. then it picked up, the wet sounds of their fucking filled the suite. haewon pushed back against him, moaning loudly as his cock hit her sweet spot with every thrust. he reached around to rub her nub in tight circles until her walls clenched around him.

she came hard, crying out his name as she gushed around his cock. river kept fucking her through her orgasm, pace relentless until his own release hit. he buried himself deep and came inside her, hot spurts of cum flooding her pussy as he groaned against her shoulder. they collapsed together on the bed, still connected, breathing heavily. river kissed the back of her neck softly while his cock softened inside her, cum already beginning to leak out around his shaft. haewon reached back to stroke his thigh, both of them savoring the afterglow in the quiet luxury of the royal suite.

aftercare came naturally for him now and after they were both clean, they easily fell into a deep slumber into each other’s arms. morning light filtered softly through the heavy curtains of the royal suite. haewon stirred first, her body still warm from the night before. she turned onto her side and found river lying on his back, breathing evenly. the sheet had slipped down during the night, revealing his bare chest and the clear outline of his hardness tenting the fabric. a slow throb pulsed between her legs at the sight.

she slid closer, careful not to wake him yet. Her hand moved lightly over his stomach, then lower, brushing the sheet aside until his erection stood free. thick, flushed and twitching slightly with each breath. haewon bit her lip. heat pooled low in her belly as she watched it for a moment, then she shifted carefully, swinging one leg over his hips to straddle him.

river remained asleep, his chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm. haewon reached down, wrapped her fingers around his shaft and guided the head along her bare folds. she was already slick, her arousal from the previous night still lingering. she rubbed the tip slowly through her wetness, coating him, then pressed herself down to slide along his full length without taking him inside. the contact drew a quiet gasp from her.

she rocked her hips in a slow, deliberate grind. her nub dragged over the ridge of his cock with every pass, sending sparks through her core. her folds parted around his shaft, leaving a glistening trail of her juices along his skin. she kept the motion steady, pressing down firmly so every inch of him rubbed against her most sensitive spots. her breath grew heavier, soft moans escaping as she worked herself against him.

his breathing changed. his hips twitched upward once, then again, unconsciously meeting her rhythm. haewon leaned forward, bracing her hands on his chest and continued the slow, wet slide. she could feel him growing even harder beneath her, the heat of him pressing insistently against her entrance without pushing in. she moved faster, chasing the building tension. her thighs trembled as she ground down harder, the slick sounds of her folds rubbing over his cock filling the quiet room. river groaned in his sleep, his hands twitching at his sides. haewon kept going, rolling her hips in tight circles now, her nub throbbing every time it caught on the head of his cock. her inner walls fluttered, empty and aching but she stayed focused on the friction.

the pressure built quickly. haewon bit her lip hard as her orgasm approached. she pressed down one final time, dragging her soaked folds along his entire length until her nub rubbed firmly over the tip. her body locked up, thighs squeezing around his hips as pleasure crashed through her. she came with a choked moan, her folds pulsing and gushing fresh wetness over his cock.

the sudden heat and slickness pulled river from sleep. His eyes opened just as his own release hit, triggered by the wet slide of her orgasm. his cock jerked between her folds and he came hard, thick ropes of cum spurting across his stomach and her folds. haewon kept rocking through it, smearing the mess between them as both of them trembled. his hands finally found her hips, gripping lightly while the last pulses left him. she stayed straddled over him, breathing hard, her folds still pressed against his softening cock. river looked up at her with a sleepy, satisfied smile and Haewon leaned down to kiss him softly. “morning, babe.”

after a quick shower and taking a few extra minutes to make themselves look presentable enough to leave the suite, river and haewon finally stepped out into the quiet hallway. the hotel was just beginning to wake. housekeeping carts rolled down distant corridors, while the soft hum of conversations echoed faintly from somewhere below. the two walked side by side toward the private elevator, fingers loosely intertwined.

when they reached the lobby, the receptionist immediately stood and bowed respectfully. "good morning, mr. wang. mrs. wang." river offered a polite nod before taking the room invoice the receptionist had already prepared. "sir, there is no need— " they tried. "there is." his tone remained calm but left little room for argument. "we stayed here as guests." the receptionist hesitated before reluctantly allowing him to pay. despite technically owning the hotel ( through his wife ), river insisted on settling the bill exactly as any ordinary visitor would. after the payment was processed, he quietly left a generous tip for the staff. the receptionist bowed deeply. "thank you very much, sir." river simply smiled before taking haewon's hand again. "let's go home." she nodded. "eunji's probably awake by now."

the drive back home was peaceful. soft music played through the speakers while morning sunlight poured through the windshield. for the most part, neither of them spoke. they simply enjoyed each other's company. then, out of nowhere, haewon burst into laughter. a genuine, loud laugh escaped her lips as she stared down at her phone. river looked over briefly before returning his attention to the road. "what?" she tried to suppress another laugh but failed miserably. "love..." she looked over at him. "has the pr team called you already?" river frowned slightly. "no..." at the next opportunity, he quickly glanced toward the phone resting in the cup holder. no missed calls. no unread messages. nothing. "why?" his curiosity immediately grew. "what happened?"

haewon bit her lip, trying not to laugh again as she read the headline aloud. "breaking news..." she paused dramatically. "'heir of wang enterprises is on it again, bringing a mysterious woman to one of the luxury hotels owned by his wife.'" river's eyebrows slowly lifted. "...what?" the traffic light ahead turned red. he eased the car to a stop before leaning slightly toward her phone. blurry photographs filled the screen. one showed him stepping out of the driver's seat. another captured him carrying a woman bridal style toward the hotel's entrance. because of the poor quality, haewon's face couldn't be distinguished at all. only her silhouette. "...oh, lord." he sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. the article wasted no time bringing up every old scandal attached to his name. it recycled years-old rumors. fabricated affairs. anonymous sources. business controversies. although most people now knew those stories had either been exaggerated or completely fabricated, there were still plenty willing to believe history was repeating itself.

the comment section was already overflowing.

anonymous35: history repeats itself. this man is such a scumbag. anonymous75: this guy is disgusting, but he'll get away with everything because he's rich. anonymous85: you can't even tell who that woman is though?? those pictures are so blurry. it could literally be anyone. anonymous96: imagine willingly going with a married man. she's disgusting too. anonymous103: he even has a wife and a daughter… anonymous120: celebrities never change.

river quietly read through several more before leaning back into his seat. honestly… it didn't surprise him. nor did it truly upset him. this was simply another tabloid trying to boost engagement. he chuckled under his breath. "ah..." he shook his head. "they haven't tried chewing me up in a while." his voice remained lighthearted. still… somewhere beneath that smile lingered the faint sting of disappointment. not because strangers insulted him. he had grown accustomed to that years ago. it was the implication. people genuinely believed he would be reckless enough to betray his wife. that he would throw away everything they had built together. that he would cheat on haewon. he couldn't imagine anything more absurd. the light turned green. river pressed the accelerator once more. beside him, haewon narrowed her eyes at the comments. "these people..." she quietly muttered while opening the reply box. her fingers barely reached the keyboard before another notification slid across the top of her screen.

her eyes widened. "...oh my gosh." this time she laughed so hard tears threatened to spill from the corners of her eyes. river looked over. "what now?" haewon turned the phone toward him. "look." another media outlet had published an article only moments earlier. unlike the grainy images from the previous night… these photographs were crystal clear. the headline proudly read— breaking news: it turns out the heir of wang enterprises brought his own wife to a luxury hotel for a romantic getaway! beneath it were several high-definition photographs. one showed them walking out of the hotel and towards their car, river opening the passenger door for haewon. another captured him smiling widely while rounding the car. the final comparison placed one of the blurry photographs beside a perfectly clear one from that morning. same suit. same dress. same shoes. same couple. there was absolutely no room left for speculation. whoever had published the second article had done so almost out of spite toward the first outlet. haewon couldn't stop laughing. "they really said..." she tried catching her breath. "'actually, that's his wife.'" river couldn't help laughing with her. right then, several messages buzzed against the dashboard. he glanced down briefly at the notifications. the pr team. they had already stepped in. within minutes they had redirected public attention so efficiently that even river found himself impressed. "looks like the pr team's having a field day." he snorted.

haewon continued reading the article aloud. rather than responding aggressively, the second publication had turned the entire situation into a joke, completely dismantling the previous accusations through humor. naturally… the comments had shifted just as quickly.

anonymous54: god forbid a man loves his wife. anonymous86: wow. absolutely scandalous. husband takes wife to hotel. anonymous96: can we talk about how gorgeous she looks?? oh my god. anonymous99: seriously. motherhood somehow made her even prettier. anonymous116: she's so obviously loved. ah... to be baek haewon. anonymous118: he really is one lucky bastard. anonymous143: and he's ridiculously handsome too. i'm jealous of both of them. anonymous151: imagine trying to start a cheating scandal only to accidentally expose the healthiest marriage in the country. anonymous164: whoever released the clear photos deserves a raise.