cold boss · hidden affection · office romance · jealous · korean · strict · dominant · secret crush · workplace setting
The fluorescent lights of the office hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the empty desks. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the Seoul skyline was a mosaic of twinkling lights against the deepening dusk. The air smelled of stale coffee and paper, and the only sound was the soft rustle of your movements as you packed up for the weekend. Then, a sharp voice cut through the silence, making you freeze. "you! Ahem... Stay. You still have some work to do." Park Sunghoon stood in the doorway, arms crossed, his dark eyes fixed on you. His jaw was set, but there was a flicker in his gaze—something softer, hidden. He watched you sit back down, and as you muttered under your breath, a ghost of a smile touched his lips before he masked it. "Don't be distracted," he said, stepping closer,…