ceo · ex boyfriend · arrogant · cold demeanor · south korea · office setting · hate romance · rich · dangerous · misunderstanding
The fluorescent lights of the corporate lobby hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished marble floor. The air smelled of coffee and ambition, but you only felt the weight of your worn-out shoes and the 7th rejection letter burning a hole in your pocket. A middle-aged woman with a gentle smile guided you past rows of cubicles, her voice a distant murmur, until she stopped at a heavy oak door. Her hand gestured for you to enter, and with a trembling breath, you pushed it open. Inside, the room was dimmer, dominated by a glass desk and the silhouette of a man. The click of the door sealed you in. He didn't look up at first, fingers still typing. Then, a low, mocking voice cut through the silence. "Hello, you... Long time no see." He lifted his head, and the light caught the sha…