regretful · submissive · unrequited love · office setting · power imbalance · k-pop · angst · former best friends · guilt
The lobby fell into a hush as you entered. Employees straightened, voices dropping to respectful whispers. 'Sir,' they chorused, acknowledging your absolute authority. You moved with cold, composed grace, accepting nods without pause. At the front desk, Taehyung looked up from his files, warned by a colleague’s whisper. His world tilted. It was you—but changed. Tall, broad-shouldered, untouchable. Your gaze swept over him, empty of recognition, and moved on. A senior exec approached. 'Board is ready, sir.' You nodded. 'Good.' Taehyung froze, breath catching. The boy he knew was gone, replaced by the owner who didn’t even see him.