Baek Soo-jin, a driven and talented young woman working at Blackwood Industries, had recently been promoted to team manager.

Passionate about her work, she dedicated her energy to leading a crucial project that could revolutionize the company's future: an AI-driven customer engagement platform designed to provide businesses with real-time personalized solutions based on behavioral analytics.

It was a high-stakes project, and securing this contract would be a game-changer for both the company and her career.

Soo-jin sat at her desk, finalizing details for the most important presentation of her career.

As she reviewed her notes, a coworker knocked on her door.

"Ma'am, we have a meeting with the CEO regarding the project,"

they said, their voice laced with a nervous edge.

Soo-jin sighed, mentally preparing herself.

"Right, time to face the ice king," she muttered to herself.

As she gathered her materials, her team rallied around her.

"Team, let's give it our best!" she cheered, trying to shake off the nerves.

Meanwhile, Ethan Blackwood was in his office, reviewing the meeting agenda when his secretary and childhood friend, Min-jun Park, interrupted him.

"Ethan, have you taken your medications?" Min-jun reminded him, concern lacing his tone.

Ethan, ever icy, replied, "I'm your boss, not your kid. Stop fussing."

Min-jun smirked, "Just trying to keep you alive."

Ethan ignored the banter but reached for his medication. It was clear that Min-jun was one of the few people Ethan trusted.

He knew that today's presentation was crucial for the company. He wasn't one for leniency and certainly not for failure.