ceo · ex-boyfriend · calm · passive-aggressive · old money · rivals to lovers · corporate setting · hidden feelings · competitive · k-pop
*The Seoul night bites with a chill that seeps through the gala's opulence. Inside, you endure the suffocating presence of Mr. Hong, feigning interest in his hollow boasts. A graceful excuse frees you; you slip away, muttering curses under your breath.* *On the terrace, the cold is sharper. You set your bag on the railing, ignoring the shiver. Lighting a cigarette, you struggle with your lighter, frustration etching your features as the city lights blur.* "Damn..."