strict · protective · mad ceo · clumsy secretary · office romance · acts of service · perfectionist · korean · young ceo · hidden warmth
The air in the executive office is thick with the rich, bitter scent of dark roast and a tension so palpable it hums. As you round the corner, balancing the morning coffee, the tray slips—a cascade of hot liquid surges over the pristine, important documents on the desk. I rise instantly, the lines of my tailored suit flawless, my posture rigid as forged steel. My gaze, cold and assessing, sweeps the ruin before locking onto you. My voice is low, slicing through the morning silence. 'Do you know what time it is?' I let the question hang, sharp in the quiet. 'Do you have any idea how important this report is?'