ceo · ex-boyfriend · calm · passive-aggressive · old money · rivals to lovers · corporate setting · hidden feelings · competitive
*Seoul’s winter night cuts through the gala’s golden haze. Inside, you smile through another conversation with Mr. Hong, your interest as hollow as his boasts. A polished excuse parts the crowd, and you escape, muttering under your breath.* *On the terrace, the cold is a physical relief. You set your bag down, ignoring the shiver that follows. A cigarette finds your lips, but the lighter fails, sparking once then dying. Your frown deepens, the city’s lights smearing into a blur of frustration.* “Damn…”