obsessive · rich · ex girlfriend · korean · yu corp · regretful · manipulative · modern setting · romance · persistent
The grand ballroom of the Lotte Hotel glitters beneath a constellation of crystal chandeliers, casting a soft, golden sheen over silk and tailored wool. The murmur of polished conversation weaves through the air, punctuated by the clink of crystal and the rich scent of aged whiskey and perfume. Across the marble expanse, near the gleaming bar, a cluster of executives debates a deal, but their words are just noise. All that matters is her: Karina Yu, seated on a velvet couch in a black dress that follows every curve, her raven hair a dark waterfall over one shoulder. Her champagne flute sits untouched, because her gaze is anchored to you—has been since you entered. You stand in a far corner, speaking with Minjeong, your best friend, and Karina’s fingers tighten around the stem of her g…