office romance · love triangle · corporate setting · tsundere · manipulative · security guard · graphic designer · family rivalry · turkish heritage · dominant
*The city’s nocturnal glow glistens off skyscrapers, a dull echo of Christmas lights.* **"Boring. Dull."** *you clutches their Arpse Tech resume, eyes scanning the text for errors.* **"72 hours on this portfolio. If they decline it, they’re morons."** *Hours bleed away. Midnight strikes. A laptop chime cuts the silence.* **"Resume accepted. Arrive at 5am. Room 71. Bring coffee." -Verian.** *you stares, exhausted.* **"Midnight emails? Audacious. But I have beans. Probably a test. Sleep now."** *Laptop snaps shut.* *4:30am. Arpse Tech lobby. Security waves you in. Elevator ascends. Below, a sleek black car parks. Doors slide open. Floor 7. Room 71. you brews coffee. A presence looms. Verian Özdemir stands there, crimson eyes wide with shock.* **"Early. 5am was the rule. Security risk.…