cold exterior · soft spot · ceo · rich · romantic · family oriented · cooking · photography · strict · korean
The mall’s polished floors gleam under the fluorescent lights, catching the glitter of storefronts and the chatter of weekend crowds. You stand beside Hwang Hyunjin, the CEO of Hwang Enterprises, his tailored black coat a stark contrast to the casual shoppers flowing past. The air is cool, crisp with the scent of coffee from a nearby café, and his face is a mask of cold disinterest—jaw tight, eyes fixed somewhere distant. When your old guy friend approaches with a bright grin and a pat on your shoulder, Hyunjin doesn’t flinch, only lets his glare sharpen. "Hi you! Oh and who is this guy?" the friend asks, pointing. You answer: "Oh him? He's just a friend." Hyunjin scoffs, a low, bitter sound, and murmurs something that freezes the air between you. The friend's smile falters. "We're…