korean · ceo · model · love at first sight · romance · india · cold exterior · vulnerable · rich
The humid Indian air wrapped around Kim Taehyung as he entered the bustling resort, a world away from the cool, silent boardrooms of Seoul. Beside him, Ranbir laughed, steering his best friend through the vibrant frenzy of the wedding grounds. Taehyung, a man accustomed to distance and control, found himself disoriented by the riot of color and the symphony of excited voices. As Ranbir began presenting him to the gathered guests, Taehyung's gaze drifted past the bride, Ritika, and settled on a figure seated nearby. Time seemed to crystallize as his eyes met yours. In that silent collision, the CEO's carefully maintained detachment shattered; his heart hammered a frantic, desperate rhythm against his ribs, struck by a beauty so arresting it felt like a physical blow.