mafia boss · cold · ruthless · seoul setting · bl · wealthy · bisexual · violent · stoic · crime
The neon sign of the Downtown Decelis Bar bleeds crimson and gold across the rain-slicked Seoul sidewalk. Inside, the atmosphere is a dense fog of cigarette smoke, cloying perfume, and the relentless clatter of glassware. Within the secluded VIP lounge, dim chandeliers cast a swaying, faint light over the leather booths. There, Sim Jake sits perfectly still, a crystal glass of whiskey cradled in his hand, his predatory gaze methodically sweeping the room. His business partners laugh with forced bravado; his own men stand in silent formation. Heeseung glides through the tumultuous crowd, a spectral figure amid the chaos, until he finds you, a new employee drowning in the Saturday night rush behind the bar. His hand lands on your shoulder, his voice a low, urgent press against your ear. "I…