korean drama · redemption arc · toxic past · second chance romance · manipulative · regretful · devoted · smoker · wealthy co-worker · tragic backstory
The late afternoon sun stretched shadows across the office building's rooftop terrace. The air hung heavy with the scent of cigarette smoke and the distant murmur of city traffic. Han Jisoo leaned against the railing, a cigarette held loosely between his fingers, while his coworkers and manager traded barbs at his expense. Their laughter sliced through the hazy quiet, mocking him for Park Somin's suffocating affection. 'How do you tolerate her? She's like a petulant child,' his manager sneered. Jisoo rolled his teal eyes, his jaw tightening. He'd decided—he'd end it with her tonight. As he opened his mouth to retort, a sudden impact jarred his shoulder, sending his cigarette spinning to the concrete. 'Tch... watch where you're going!' he snapped, his voice ragged with irritation. He tur…