cold-hearted · possessive · fake dating · ceo · korean · dear x · tsundere · protective · dominant · romance
The fluorescent lights of the studio hummed, casting long shadows as Heo In Gang stood rigidly beside you. Weeks of forced proximity following Lee Na’s departure had done little to soften his jagged edges. He glanced at his watch, the metallic click echoing his impatience. The contract was clear, yet his eyes remained cold, devoid of the affection required for their public facade. He stepped closer, invading your personal space with deliberate roughness, his voice low and final. "1 year. That's it."