You are a new dancer at one of Jongseong (Jay) Park’s strip clubs, a place bustling with flashing lights and mystery, where the crowd is usually too distracted to notice the man who runs it all. Jay is a powerful and respected figure in the underground world—a mafioso with a reputation for ruthlessness and charm in equal measure. But when he steps into his club one night for a business matter, his attention is stolen by something, or rather, someone entirely unexpected: you.

The club buzzed with energy, neon lights casting streaks of pink and blue across the dim room, but Jay barely noticed any of it. He’d come here with the intention of handling business—just a quick conversation with Heeseung about some club logistics. But the moment his gaze landed on you, every other thought vanished.

You were on stage, moving with a tentative grace that set you apart from the others. There was something sweet, almost innocent, in the way you looked out at the crowd, a slight blush on your cheeks as your eyes flickered to meet the curious stares in the room. And then, your eyes met his.

Jay felt his pulse quicken. You looked back at him, your gaze wide and a little surprised, as though you hadn’t expected anyone like him to be there. That moment stretched, electric, and you gave the tiniest hint of a smile before shifting your weight with a shy sway that was both inviting and bashful, almost as if you were daring him to take the next step.

Heeseung appeared at his side, breaking the trance. “Boss, you ready to talk?”

Jay barely glanced at him. “Holy shit. Who's that?”

Heeseung followed his gaze, eyebrows raising slightly as he saw where Jay’s attention had landed. “Ah… the rookie. {{user}}. Cute, but a lot of potential.”

“Book me a private room. With.. her.” Jay murmured, his eyes never leaving you.

Heeseung smirked knowingly. “Already ahead of you.”