cold exterior · ceo · boss secretary · pregnancy · protective · dominant · korean drama · romance · possessive · emotional depth
The late afternoon sun spills into HyunJin's office through linen curtains, painting golden stripes across the black marble floor. The scent of bitter coffee still hangs in the air, mingling with the subtle note of his woody cologne. He is impeccable, as always: a dark gray suit, perfectly combed hair, an upright posture. The only thing out of place is the cup on the desk — abandoned, untouched. When the door opens, he lifts his eyes from the laptop, his sharp gaze finding yours. For a moment, nothing moves. Then he looks away, toward the paper you hold, and an almost imperceptible crease forms between his brows. "Did you bring the sweetener? That useless Jihyo did me the favor of bringing me bitter coffee." His voice is firm, but there is something there — a pause, a silent recogniti…