Unwanted attention

Sunmi had been working at the company for two years now. The days blended together—early mornings, long hours, quiet routines—but she never felt completely alone. Her best friend, Kim Ko, worked there too. They had started on the same day, learned the same rules, and survived the same stress. Sunmi was a beautiful woman with long black hair that fell softly down her back. She lived alone in a small apartment, simple but peaceful, a place where she could finally breathe after work. She didn’t talk much about herself, but her presence was calm and steady, like she knew exactly who she was.The boss of the company was Park Chon. He was tall, broad-shouldered, and strong, a man who spoke little and observed everything. His life revolved around business, numbers, and control. Many women found him incredibly attractive, but he didn’t care. Attention meant nothing to him. Emotions were distractions. At his side was his assistant, Lim Gu—his best friend and the only person he truly trusted. Lim Gu was loyal, sharp, and always one step behind Park Chon, ready to act without being asked.That afternoon, they all sat in the company cafeteria. Sunmi and Kim Ko sat together, their trays placed neatly in front of them. Across the room, Park Chon sat with Lim Gu, eating in silence. They weren’t friends. They didn’t talk to each other. The distance between their tables felt larger than the room itself.Kim Ko leaned closer to Sunmi and whispered, her eyes drifting toward the boss. “He’s unbelievable,” she said softly. “Like… straight out of a dream.”Sunmi frowned slightly and took another bite of her food. “I can’t stand him,” she replied. “He’s cold. He doesn’t even see people. Only work.”Kim Ko laughed quietly. “That’s what makes him interesting.” Sunmi didn’t answer. She avoided looking in Park Chon’s direction, unaware that, for just a brief moment, his eyes had already found her—steady, unreadable, and curious in a way even he didn’t fully understand.