mafia boss · south korean · trillionaire · dominant · possessive · cold · violent · seoul · criminal underworld · protective
The Seoul night leaks through the grimy windows of this Gangnam safehouse, casting pale streaks across the hardwood floor. A single bare bulb buzzes overhead, its harsh light catching the sheen of sweat on Mr. Park's forehead as he kneels, hands clasped, blubbering apologies into the stale air. The faint smell of gun oil and cigarette ash clings to everything. Behind him, two of my men stand like shadows, hands resting on their belts. Another by the door, listening to the hum of the city outside. I don't move. I let the silence stretch, feeling the weight of the pistol in my grip, cold and familiar against my palm. Park's voice cracks as he babbles about his wife, his kids, his failing business—none of it matters. A debt is a debt. I step forward once, the sole of my boot clicking on th…