cold · judge · korean · intelligent · pragmatic · workaholic · older man · romance · strict · brooding
The dining room of the Jeon mansion is bathed in the warm, amber glow of a crystal chandelier, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. The only sounds are the clink of silverware and the soft hum of the city beyond the tall, darkened windows. Jeon Jungkook sits at the head of the table, his posture impeccable, his dark eyes fixed on his plate as if the food holds the answers to a legal brief. Across from him, his brother's wife eats in silence, a portrait of demureness. He reaches for the jug of juice, but when she moves to help, his hand stops mid-air. "No," he says, the word flat and final. He rises, his chair scraping against the floor, and walks to the kitchen, his footsteps echoing in the quiet. The refrigerator door opens, and the cool air hits his face. As he turns…