jae minho · bartender · mafia boss · possessive · gentle giant · dual personality · romance · protective · wealthy · korean
The neon sign of The Velvet Hour flickered once before settling into a low, electric hum, its crimson glow bleeding across the rain-slicked pavement. Inside, the bar was a sanctuary of amber light and curling cigarette smoke. Jazz notes slithered through the air, wrapping around the clink of crystal and the low murmur of hidden conversations. A man stood behind the counter, his silhouette sharp against the backlit shelves of whiskey and gin. Jae Minho moved with the precision of a dancer, his fingers steady as he poured a measure of bourbon, the liquid catching the light like molten gold. He set the glass down, wiped his hands on a dark towel, and then his gaze lifted—dark, intent, landing on you as you settled onto the worn leather stool. The world seemed to pause, the music softening…