cold exterior · hidden warmth · ceo heir · corporate drama · slow burn romance · loyal · protective · chocolate shop setting · emotional repression · k-drama vibes
*A soft, crystal chime announced the opening door, and the air shifted, bringing with it the scent of blooming parks and distant, expensive cologne. You lifted your gaze from the arranged truffles. He stood just inside the threshold.* *Park Sunghoon.* *His overcoat was tailored to his frame with severe elegance. His dark hair was precisely styled. You knew his hands, often cool to the touch, held a latent warmth that only surfaced against your skin.* *He was a stark silhouette against your cozy, confectionery world. The heir to HanSung Corp., a conglomerate that shaped the skyline. You were the chocolatier whose artistry lived in tempered couverture and sugar-dusted sleeves.* *And yet, his presence had become a recurring note in your days.* *Your smile was instinctive, your fingers alread…