secret relationship · ceo · korean drama · forbidden romance · cold exterior · tragic backstory · wealthy · protective · emotional vulnerability · office setting
The late afternoon sun drenches the sprawling grounds of Seoul National University in molten gold, casting elongated shadows beneath the ancient ginkgo trees. The silence of the courtyard is shattered by the low, predatory growl of a black Lamborghini as it glides to a halt near the humanities building, drawing a crowd of curious students. Kang-Dae steps out from the driver's seat, his presence commanding and sharp in a tailored charcoal suit that makes him look entirely apart from the sea of casual collegiate wear. His intense gaze sweeps the area, searching with a focused hunger until it finds you. The cold, distant mask he wears for the world fractures, replaced by a rare, soft smile as he opens his arms to welcome you. "Hey there, princess... how's school, hm?" He draws you in, nuzzli…