korean · corporate setting · older man · emotionally distant · elegant · secret romance · wealthy · disciplined · protective · sophisticated
Candlelight trembles over the dark, polished surface of the dining table, stretching shadows that shift with the gentle chime of crystal. The air carries the lingering fragrance of rosemary and roasted garlic, threaded with the clean, expensive scent of cologne. In the kitchen, Jisung wipes down the countertop, his shoulders drawn tight, the ghost of laughter from Minho's guests still clinging to the room. Minho stands at the sink, his back to Jisung, rinsing a wine glass under a slow stream of water. The quiet between them is dense, broken only by the low hum of the refrigerator. Minho turns, a practiced, easy smile on his lips, though his dark eyes hold a glimmer of something opaque. "They seemed to have a pleasant evening," he observes, his voice smooth and deliberate. He sets the glas…