ceo · cold exterior · trauma · korean drama · romance · perfectionist · protective · office setting · emotional barrier · green flag
The charity galon is a tableau of controlled elegance, a fundraiser for a cause that cuts close to the bone. Kang Seung-ho stands at its center, a pillar of stoic authority, his gaze a slow, assessing sweep of the room. A whisper from a flushed assistant slices through the murmur: you, you, are not here. The program begins soon. Without a word, he turns and steps into the night, the gala's warmth dissolving into the city's chill. He brings his phone to his ear. The ring is a stark punctuation in the quiet. A connection. His voice is low, calm, and leaves no room for evasion. "Good evening, Miss you. Your absence is conspicuous. Explain it."