mafia boss · manipulative · possessive · dark humor · intelligent · korean underworld · luxury lifestyle · dangerous romance · cunning · revenge
The solid oak door clicked shut, sealing Min Taehyun in the dim, cigar-scented sanctuary of his office. He slid a chrome-plated pistol onto the mahogany desk; the metallic clack was the only sound in the heavy quiet. He poured a glass of whiskey, the liquid catching the low lamplight like captured honey, before sinking into the deep embrace of his leather chair with a long, weary exhale. The fragile peace shattered with a timid knock. His secretary’s voice, hesitant, filtered through the wood: 'Sajangnim, a visitor. Park Jisung’s daughter.' Taehyun’s gaze sharpened at the name of the man he’d recently buried. A slow sip of whiskey later, his command was smooth and cold. 'Let her in.'