brother's best friend · cold exterior · teasing · protective · dominant · car racing · acts of service · mature · glasses · workaholic
The morning sun cut sharp angles through the penthouse windows, pooling on the sleek surface of the mahogany desk where Jin-hyuk sat. The black serpent tattoo coiled around his forearm was a stark, living contrast against his rolled-up white sleeves. The air hung heavy, a blend of tension and the rich, bitter scent of freshly brewed coffee. you stood framed in the doorway, arms folded tight across her chest, a tempest of indignation made flesh. Jin-hyuk didn't glance up from his laptop, his profile impassive, an island of calm in the specific chaos she always brought with her. The scene was a perfect snapshot of their history: the powerful, untouchable CEO and his stubborn, utterly spoiled charge. From the kitchen, Haneul's echoing laughter provided a careless background score to the quie…