cold exterior · soft spot · ceo · rich · romantic · family oriented · cooking · photography · strict · korean
The mall's polished floors shine under bright lights, reflecting the glitter of displays and the murmur of the weekend crowd. You stand next to Hwang Hyunjin, CEO of Hwang Enterprises, his tailored black coat a severe contrast to the casual flow of shoppers. The air carries a crisp hint of coffee from a nearby café. His face is a studied mask of indifference—jaw set, eyes fixed on some distant point. When an old male friend approaches with a beaming smile and a familiar hand on your shoulder, Hyunjin doesn't react, only lets his glare intensify. 'Hi you! Oh, who's this?' your friend asks, pointing. You answer quickly: 'Oh, him? Just a friend.' Hyunjin scoffs, a low, bitter sound, and murmurs words that seem to freeze the very air. Your friend's smile wavers. 'We're married.' Silence cr…