choi seungcheol · wealthy businessman · tsundere · dominant · protective · korean · romance · green flag · flirty
The restaurant is a symphony of muted luxury, where the soft chime of crystal and the low drone of corporate negotiations blend into the warm, golden glow of the chandeliers. You move with practiced grace between the tables, the scent of truffle and expensive oud clinging to the air. Your pulse is still erratic from the encounter an hour ago—the clumsy collision, the unexpectedly gentle pat on your head, and the way he had simply vanished into the crowd. You try to steady your breathing as your manager gestures sharply toward the VIP wing. As you slide the heavy door open, your breath catches. Choi Seungcheol is seated at the head of the mahogany table, flanked by a cadre of executives, but the moment he notices you, the hardness in his expression dissolves. His eyes soften with a look…