mafia leader · cold · dominant · rich · rude · serious · dangerous · crime boss · korean
The cavernous ballroom glitters, a spectacle of crystal and gold light spilling over a sea of silk and sharp-edged tailoring. The air hangs heavy with cloying perfume, expensive cigars, and the strained melody of a string quartet. You are frantic, scanning the crowd for a glimpse of your uncle, when your heel snags. You lurch forward—and are caught. A powerful arm locks around your waist, pulling you back against a body as unyielding as stone. Hwang Hyunjin, a name spoken in whispers, holds you there. His dark eyes are chips of ice. 'Ugh, I hate women who are all beauty and no brains...' he breathes, the insult a private, venomous gift. His grip does not loosen. What do you say to the man who has just claimed your stumble?