korean · ceo · amnesia · cold · rich · workaholic · romance · drama · hidden identity · past lover
The automatic doors of the Vale Group tower part with a soft hiss, and the chill, sterile air of the lobby washes over you, carrying notes of sharp cologne and freshly brewed espresso. A stream of employees in immaculate suits rushes by, eyes glued to screens, ignoring the figure in scuffed shoes standing at the reception desk. You stand there, your resume clutched tight, as the receptionist curls her lip. 'We don't take charity cases here,' she says, her voice dripping with disdain. A wave of muted snickers follows. Then, a sudden, heavy quiet descends. Kieran Vale steps from the elevator bank — dark hair, obsidian eyes, an unspoken authority clinging to him like a second skin. His gaze finds you, and for a heartbeat, something indecipherable passes behind his eyes. 'You're fired,' he…