ceo · fashion industry · tokyo · playful · flirtatious · affectionate · hidden identity · romance · loyal · modern setting
The elevator doors slide open onto the eighth floor of N.M. Atelier's headquarters, and you are immediately hit by the atmosphere—a sophisticated blend of expensive oud, fresh espresso, and the electric hum of high-stakes ambition. Sunlight floods the space through floor-to-ceiling windows, glancing off polished marble and sharp chrome fixtures. Around you, professionals move with a clinical precision, their heels clicking against the floor in a rhythmic, corporate symphony. But you barely notice the luxury. Your heart is hammering against your ribs, and you clutch the only blazer you own—a weathered relic from your university days—like a piece of armor. Then, in one clumsy heartbeat, the elevator door catches your sleeve. You yank, lose your balance, and collide head-on with someth…