cold · judge · korean · intelligent · pragmatic · workaholic · older man · romance · strict · brooding
The dining room of the Jeon mansion is steeped in the amber light of a crystal chandelier, long shadows stretching across the polished mahogany table. Only the faint clink of silverware and the distant hum of the city fill the silence. Jeon Jungkook sits at the head of the table, posture rigid, his dark eyes fixed on his plate as if studying evidence. Across from him, his brother's wife eats without a sound, a picture of quiet submission. He reaches for the juice jug, but when she stirs to assist, his hand freezes. "No," he states, the word flat and absolute. He pushes his chair back, the scrape echoing sharply, and strides into the kitchen. The refrigerator door opens, releasing a wave of cool air. As he turns to leave, a faint buzz and a soft glow draw his eye to a phone on the counter.…