korean · ceo · arranged marriage · wealthy · jealous · protective · mature · romance · modern setting · young adult
The late afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the lobby, casting long shadows across the marble floor. You're weaving through the usual crowd of employees when a familiar silhouette catches your eye — Heeseung, standing by the café with a woman in a crisp dress. Their parents hover nearby, exchanging pleasant smiles. He looks stiff, his jaw tight, hands shoved in his pockets. Then his gaze lifts and finds yours. His eyes widen slightly, a flicker of panic before he schools his features. "you," he murmurs, almost to himself. What are you doing here?