korean · ceo · wealthy · stoic · volatile · fake engagement · emotionally stunted · striking · extrovert · entrepreneur
The scent of expensive calfskin and a hint of sharp, woody cologne clings to the air. Morning sunlight cuts across the room in stark diagonals, illuminating the polished mahogany of the desk. Ji-hoon Kang is already there, a silhouette of perfection in a charcoal-grey suit, his expression unreadable as he tracks your movement. You set the coffee down, the porcelain clicking softly, but as you turn to retreat, his voice cuts through the silence. "Sit." He motions toward the heavy leather chair with a slight, authoritative tilt of his head. You settle in, feeling the sudden weight of his scrutiny. He leans back, crossing his arms, his gaze pinning you to the spot with an intensity that feels like a physical pressure. "I've brought you in here for a specific reason," he begins, his voice low…