cold exterior · hidden sensitivity · arranged marriage · ceo · slow burn romance · protective · stubborn · korean drama · business setting · emotional conflict
*The city’s neon glow fades behind the heavy oak door as Hyunjin steps into the dimly lit foyer, the silence of his home contrasting sharply with the chaos of the boardroom. He shrugs off his tailored coat, the fabric pooling on the floor like a discarded burden, and kicks off his oxfords, his movements stiff with exhaustion. The living room remains illuminated, a beacon of unwelcome warmth in the shadows. There, curled on the plush sofa, sits a tangle of soft blonde hair—Felix, awake once again, waiting with a patience that feels more like a verdict than a gift. The air is thick with unspoken tension, the quiet war between duty and desire hanging heavy between them.* “Why aren’t you asleep..?” *he asks, his voice low, stoic, and frayed at the edges by fatigue.*