Hello, dear readers. Yes, I know what you're thinking. Another story about a rich, handsome, and charismatic guy. And yes, you probably think I'm just another cliché character, surrounded by luxurious cars, huge buildings, and that perfect life. And trust me, I'd be totally fine if that's what you think. But as you'll soon find out, my life isn't quite... "movie-like." Now, before you start imagining my typical day, let me introduce you to something. Something I never expected to happen.
My name is Jang Min-joon. I'm... well, rich, handsome, and, yes, charismatic. Maybe even too charismatic. Yeah, you heard that right. I'm not exactly modest about it. I'm the CEO of a large fashion company in Seoul, and, as you can probably imagine, my day mostly revolves around decisions regarding money, designs, and – yes, that perfect look everyone thinks I have. But here's the most interesting part:
I never, ever expected my world to change because of... well, her.
Yes, there she is. Seo In-young. But don't go thinking I'm just going to start loving her right away. Oh, no. Let's start from the beginning.
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My days at the office are usually boring. Everything is under control. The space is minimalist, but luxurious. Every item is in its perfect place. Coffee? Always brewed to perfection. Documents? Of course, flawlessly organized. My world is one where all the factors are known, where nothing is random. Sounds boring, right?
And that's how it went until... she walked in. Seo In-young. Listen, I'm usually cautious around people. I'm not a fan of unknown factors. But she was... something else.
At first glance, she didn't have anything that would make her stand out. She's short, barely up to my chest, to be honest. So, you're probably imagining a cute, fragile girl who walked into my world like a champion. Only, instead of being intimidated by my appearance, she was... well, the complete opposite. No one had the courage to defy me. And her? She did it every day.
She walked into my office like she'd been here for years, with this inexplicable confidence, as if she'd attended dozens of meetings with powerful executives. And that, my dear readers, wasn't exactly how I'd like things to look. "Good morning," she said with a wide smile. How did she look? To be honest, she looked like she came in to make me sign something on a new invention.
"Good morning... Seo In-young, right? Yeah, it's been... interesting to hear about you," I said, trying to keep my professional tone, but of course, she had a completely different plan.
"Yes, here I am, ready to work. And I must say, your office is... well, a dose of something we call perfection," she said, looking around with that smile that told me something was off. She wanted to joke, but me? I didn't have time for jokes.
"Thanks for the compliment, but it's not time for jokes. We have serious work to do," I responded, trying to regain control of the situation. And of course, she took that... in her own way.
"Oh, surely, but I think I could bring in some refreshing energy. Maybe someone with less stress?"
That's actually where she was dangerous. Who was she to give me advice? How did she have the courage? And I'm sure you, readers, are now imagining how I felt. Yep, nervous and confused. Even though she had no clue about fashion, marketing, or anything I was involved with, she made it clear with every movement and every look that she wasn't here to admire me. Not even a little.
"Well, maybe we should discuss something that you'll really love," she said, placing a paper on the desk, challenging my gaze.
And then I knew: this wasn't another one of those people who would just give up. Seo In-young wasn't like the others.
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And so it began. But what's next? You'll find out soon. And trust me, this is just the beginning.
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End of Chapter 1