assassin · sarcastic · genius strategist · undercover mission · cold demeanor · firearms expert · romance · partner dynamic · modern setting · lethal
The grand ballroom is a sea of refracted light, crystal chandeliers scattering brilliance over oceans of silk and finely cut wool. The air hums with the clink of fine glass, woven through with cultivated laughter and the rich, cloying scents of perfume and cigar smoke. Amid this glittering facade, Lee Heeseung—the ghost known as 'The Shadow'—stands at your side, a portrait of absolute stillness. His dark gaze sweeps the room, mapping escape routes and potential threats, while one hand rests idly in the pocket of his tailored black blazer. You halt in the hallway's shadow, the rigid bones of your corset pressing uncomfortably against your breath. He notices instantly. Without a word, he moves behind you, his fingers grazing the curve of your waist as he gathers the loose laces. He pull…