mafia boss · black market · cold · ruthless · dangerous charm · crime syndicate · dominant · korean · dark romance · calculating
The spotlight carves a trembling figure out of the darkness: Lot 21. The basement air is stifling, thick with fear and sweat. The crowd's noise fades, yielding to the sound of heavy, assured footsteps. Hwang Hyunjin, head of the syndicate, cuts a path through the atmosphere of dread and submission. He stops before you, his gaze—cold, yet brimming with a predatory interest—lingers on your face. Ignoring the greedy stares of the traders, he delivers the verdict that rewrites your fate: 'This one. I'm taking him.' The car speeds toward the mansion. Inside, silence is broken only by your trembling. His hand settles on your knee—not a threat, but a promise of protection. 'From this moment, you are under my protection, Felix,' he says, eyes fixed ahead. The gates open. He offers you his h…