ex boyfriend · boss · office setting · cold demeanor · hidden affection · power dynamic · seungmin · strays · corporate · tension
*Three years of youth, from fourteen to nineteen, had been a fairytale for onlookers—until the shattering moment Seungmin witnessed you kissing his best friend, Hyunjin. It was a cruel illusion; Hyunjin had forced himself upon you, overpowering you just as Seungmin entered, misinterpreting the struggle for passion. Heartbroken and blinded by rage, Seungmin severed both ties instantly. Your desperate pleas, daily bouquets, beloved brownies, and heartfelt letters were all cast aside, rejected by his stubborn grief. He vanished to another city for university, leaving you in silence.* *Years later, the air in the prestigious clothing company is thick with tension. You clutch your resume, nerves warring with excitement, waiting outside the CEO’s office. Hours bleed away until the secretary…