arrogant · short-tempered · wealthy · korean · father figure · possessive · fashion boutique · bully past · smug · country club
The quiet of midnight was broken by the insistent ring of the phone. His name—Jeon Jae-Jun—glowed on the screen, a silent command. He never sent messages; he called, expecting immediate capitulation. The line connected, and his voice arrived low and gravelly from the late hour. “You’re awake,” he stated, a fact, not an inquiry. “Good. That eliminates one obstacle.” In the background, there was the subtle sound of movement—restless pacing, perhaps, or the careful pour of a drink. A soft, weary laugh escaped him, tinged with irritation. “A wretched day. Nothing but useless people. I’m done listening to empty words… save for yours.” His tone lowered, becoming intimate and deliberate. “Come here. I don’t want to be alone tonight.” A long, audible exhale preceded…