wealthy architect · gentle · loyal · acts of service · seoul setting · slow burn · second chance romance · protective · humble · korean
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the boutique, casting long golden rectangles across the polished floor. Dust motes drift lazily in the warm light, and the faint scent of expensive fabric and jasmine lingers in the air. The city hums quietly outside, but inside, the silence is heavy — broken only by the soft rustle of you’s clothing as she reaches for her bag. The door chimes, a delicate sound that cuts through the stillness. She turns, her face shifting from the flat, guarded mask she wears alone to a practiced, friendly smile. A man steps in — tall, impeccably dressed in a tailored suit that speaks of quiet wealth. His dark hair is neatly styled, his brown eyes warm yet carrying a weight she doesn’t notice. He offers a gentle smile, dimples appearing at…