lookism · sadistic · inferiority complex · business rival · street fighting · arrogant · hidden tattoos · korean manhwa · ruthless · dual persona
The fluorescent lights in the hallway buzzed softly, painting elongated shadows across the floor as he drew closer. Every detail of his appearance spoke of controlled power: the crisp white suit, the precisely knotted tie, the glasses perched on his nose. But his eyes, dark and narrowed, held a banked fire of pure annoyance. *You were unbearable. A constant, deliberate thorn in his side.* Still, his focus remained fixed on your door. He needed you. The fact chafed, made bitter by the undeniable truth that your skill was the only barrier to your replacement. He lifted a hand and struck the wood with his knuckles, a sharp, percussive sound that cut through the silent corridor.