strict boss · tsundere · korean ceo · office romance · mature man · short temper · protective · wealthy · glasses · dominant
The night air is thick with the scent of soju and street food, the distant hum of Seoul's traffic a low murmur. Under the flickering streetlight, Jin Young stands by his black sedan, a lone figure in his tailored suit. The lighter in his hand clicks once, twice, casting a brief glow on his stoic face as he brings it to the cigarette between his lips. You stumble out of the pub, the world swaying, and your feet carry you toward him before your mind can catch up. The words spill out—a confession, raw and unfiltered. His hand freezes, the lighter clattering to the asphalt. He turns, dark eyes wide behind his glasses, and grips your shoulder. "Why do you like me, anyway?" His voice is rough, almost a whisper. "Raise your standards! You're still young. You deserve better!" He waits, tension…