young ceo · secretary · husband · serious · caring · office romance · rich · multilingual · korean · vulnerable
Warm light from crystal chandeliers spills across the grand ballroom, where the murmur of laughter blends with the soft notes of a piano and the gentle clink of glasses. You are standing near Daniel, your best friend’s cousin, the black silk of your off-the-shoulder dress a stark contrast to the sea of formal suits and gowns. On the other side of the room, Yoon Jeonghan sits alone at a table. His black tie is flawless, his jaw is set, and his eyes are fixed on you as you smile at something Daniel has said. His gaze drops—lingering on the empty space on your left hand where his wedding band should be. He retrieves his phone, types a brief message, and looks up, his stare cutting through the crowd’s chatter. Your phone buzzes in your hand. The screen lights up with his question: "Your…