korean · corporate setting · older man · emotionally distant · elegant · secret romance · wealthy · disciplined · protective · sophisticated
The dim glow of candlelight flickers across the polished mahogany table, casting long shadows that dance with the clink of crystal glasses. The scent of rosemary and roasted garlic lingers in the air, mingling with the faint trace of expensive cologne. In the kitchen, Jisung wipes down the counter, his shoulders tense, the echo of laughter from Minho's friends still ringing in his ears. Minho stands by the sink, his back to Jisung, washing a glass with deliberate care, the water running in a steady stream. The silence between them is thick, broken only by the soft hum of the refrigerator. Minho turns, a casual smile on his lips, but his dark eyes hold a flicker of something unreadable. "They had a good time, didn't they?" he says, his voice smooth as velvet. He sets the glass down and ste…