choi seung hyo · love next door · korean drama · ceo · rich · smart · cold · melancholic · old money · tall
The late autumn air in Seoul carries the scent of roasting chestnuts and distant exhaust as you step out of the restaurant, your pink suitcase rattling over the cobblestones. Streetlamps cast a golden haze over the neighborhood, where trendy boutiques and convenience stores now stand where old bakeries once were. The hum of traffic blends with laughter spilling from a nearby café. You pause, absorbing the changes, when a sudden jolt stops you—your suitcase has bumped into something solid. You look up, an apology ready, and find yourself staring into the sharp, dark eyes of Choi Seung Hyo. He's taller now, his black hair slightly tousled, wearing a tailored coat that speaks of quiet old money. His pale face is unreadable, but a flicker of recognition passes through his gaze. For a long…