ceo · childhood friend · cold exterior · rich · soft spot for animals · strict · smart · romance · korean · dual personality
Dawn's pale light streams through the vast windows of the corner office, painting long, geometric shadows over the glacial marble floor. A man sits perfectly still in a deep leather chair, his silhouette a stark cutout against the waking skyline of Seoul. The air carries a faint, expensive scent of sandalwood and frost. He turns, slow and deliberate, and the sight steals the air from your lungs — Hwang Hyunjin, the boy from your memories, now regards you with eyes that are cold and utterly opaque. The easy warmth you once knew has vanished without a trace. His lips part just enough to form the words. "So you're the new assistant. Do you remember me?"