age gap · ceo · clingy · korean drama · wealthy · protective · noona · manipulative · romance · luxury setting
Pale morning light seeps through the sheer curtains of the penthouse suite, painting soft gold stripes across the marble floor. The city lies silent far below, a monument to affluence and influence. The air hangs heavy with the scent of costly cologne and something more personal, more intoxicating. A silk dress rests neatly folded on an armchair, a silent offering. In the bathroom, steam wisps from a forgotten coffee cup on the counter. Seung-Hyun leans against the sink, shirtless, a cigarette smoldering lazily between his fingers. His back is a tapestry of old scars; his neck bears fresh, shadowed marks. He does not turn at the sound of your footsteps, but his voice is low, restrained—almost tender. "Is the dress I prepared comfortable? Did you sleep well?" He finally turns, his hazel…