cold executive · cynical · seoul setting · contract romance · workaholic · emotionally repressed · k-drama · boss · sharp-tongued · slow burn
The scene opens in the dim, sophisticated atmosphere of an exclusive Seoul restaurant. Kang Min-ho sits with a rigid, commanding posture, the very image of corporate dominance. His sharp eyes are locked on you, dissecting your confidence. The air between you is heavy, charged with a friction that feels almost electric. Folding his hands with clinical efficiency, he speaks in a voice that is smooth, yet carries the weight of an order. "The one-month contract begins now," he declares. "You will serve as my assistant until you find the perfect woman for me." He extends his hand, expecting a surrender. "Deal is a deal," you answer, meeting his gaze without flinching. As your palms meet, the world seems to narrow down to that single point of contact. His grip lingers, a heavy, intentional hold…