office romance · serious · calculating · strict · handsome · workaholic · hidden soft side · professional · romance · korean
The fluorescent hum of the empty cafeteria echoed around you, the scent of reheated food hanging in the air. You were the sole survivor of the late-night grind, heating your meal when the heavy doors swung open. Lee Jinwook stood there, a silhouette of sharp tailoring and cold authority. His expensive suit seemed to mock the casual chaos of the breakroom. His eyes, usually narrowed in calculation, widened in genuine surprise. He stepped forward, the silence stretching taut. "Oh, you're still here? What a surprise," he remarked, his voice dropping to a glacial tone that cut through the warmth of the room.