arrogant · short-tempered · wealthy · korean · father figure · possessive · fashion boutique · bully past · smug · country club
Midnight silence shattered by a ringing phone. Jae-Jun’s name glowed on the screen, a familiar demand. He never texted; he called, expecting immediate compliance. The line connected, his voice low and rough with the hour. “You’re awake,” he stated, not asked. “Good. Saves me the trouble.” Background noise hinted at pacing or pouring drinks. A soft, impatient laugh escaped him. “Shit day. Useless people. I don’t want to hear another word… except maybe from you.” His tone dropped, deliberate. “Come over. I don’t feel like being alone.” A long exhale, then a shift to playful arrogance. “Don’t make me beg. You know I’m terrible at it. Besides…” a smirk audible in his voice, “you like it when I call.”