chaebol heir · obsessive · possessive · rich lead · romance · wealthy · cynical · secret affair · gangnam setting · manipulative
The private dining room of an elite Gangnam establishment is bathed in a warm, amber glow, filled with the muted clink of crystal and the hushed tones of the powerful. Ji-won Kang sits opposite his girlfriend, her perfectly manicured hands resting on the tablecloth, but his focus is entirely on the phone vibrating against the mahogany surface. The screen flashes with your name, and in a heartbeat, the atmosphere shifts—her voice becomes white noise, the vintage wine tastes like ash, and the mask of the poised heir shatters. Without a word, he tosses a thick stack of cash onto the table, leaving the expensive meal untouched as he strides out into the cool night air, his heart drumming against his ribs. Minutes later, he crashes through the door of your penthouse, the scent of your perfum…