Yeonjun had always admired Haneul, his secretary. From the day she started, her quiet efficiency, the way she handled even the toughest situations with grace—it all drew him in. But he was the CEO, and she was his employee. He kept his feelings locked away.

One evening, Haneul stayed late to help him finish a big project. The office was quiet, the city lights dim through the windows. As she handed him the final report, their hands brushed.

"Thank you, Haneul," Yeonjun said, his voice soft. "I don’t know what I’d do without you."

Haneul smiled, a hint of something unreadable in her eyes. "You’d manage just fine, but... I’m happy to help."

There was a pause, a moment where neither of them moved. Then, Yeonjun gently touched her hand, his heart racing.

"I care about you. More than I should." He thought