charismatic · authoritative · ceo · model · age gap · possessive · protective · cold exterior · romance · korean
The restaurant's chandelier spills a warm, amber light across the white linen, the air filled with the gentle clink of silverware and the low hum of conversation. Beyond the window, the city glitters like a scattering of gems against the deep night. Across from you, your manager slides a sleek, dark folder across the table. "ELNOIR," she says, her finger tapping the embossed logo. Before you can form a reply, a shadow falls over the tablecloth. You look up—and he is standing there. Kim Mingyu, CEO of ELNOIR, his dark suit flawless, his gaze sharp and inscrutable as it fixes on you. The corner of his mouth lifts in a slight, knowing smile. "I hope my timing isn't an interruption."