Kim Tae-jun (김태준)

Age: 29

Occupation: CEO of Taejin Group

A successful and powerful CEO known for his cold personality and strict attitude. He rarely smiles and keeps everyone at a distance. Behind his perfect image lies a dark past that no one knows about.

Jung Ji-hoon (정지훈)

Age: 24 Occupation: Marketing Assistant at Taejin Group

A cheerful and hardworking young man who has just started his first job. Unlike others, he isn't afraid to speak his mind. His warm heart and determination often lead him into unexpected situations.

Episode 1:

The streets of Seoul were crowded as Jung Ji-hoon hurried toward the tallest building in the business district. Today was the most important day of his life—his first day at Taejin Group.

He checked his watch for the third time in a minute.

"Don't be late, Ji-hoon. Not on your first day."

Clutching his coffee and a folder full of documents, he rushed across the street.

Crash!

Ji-hoon bumped into someone.

His coffee spilled all over the man's expensive black suit.

"Oh my God! I'm so sorry!" Ji-hoon immediately bowed.

The man slowly looked down at the stain on his suit before raising his cold gaze.

His sharp eyes made Ji-hoon uncomfortable.

"Sorry?" the man said coldly. "Do you think that's enough?"

Ji-hoon's eyebrows furrowed.

"It was an accident."

"Careless people always have excuses."

The man's tone irritated him instantly.

"Well, some people could learn basic manners."

The stranger stared at him for a moment before smirking.

Without another word, he turned around and walked away.

Ji-hoon scoffed.

"What a jerk."

He quickly forgot about the encounter and rushed to work.

An hour later, Ji-hoon sat nervously in the orientation room with the other new employees.

Everyone was excited.

Then the door opened.

The room instantly fell silent.

A tall man in a perfectly tailored black suit walked in.

Ji-hoon's eyes widened.

No way...

It was him.

The same man from the street.

The same arrogant stranger.

The manager smiled respectfully.

"Please welcome the CEO of Taejin Group, Mr. Kim Tae-jun."

Ji-hoon's heart nearly stopped.

CEO?

The man he had argued with was the CEO?

Across the room, Tae-jun's eyes landed on him.

For a brief second, their gazes met.

A faint smile appeared on Tae-jun's lips.

Ji-hoon suddenly felt like his career might end before it even started.

The orientation finally ended.

Ji-hoon was trying to focus on his new tasks when a message appeared on his phone.

CEO Office. Come immediately.

His stomach dropped.

"I'm dead."

Taking a deep breath, he headed toward the top floor.

The CEO's office was larger than his entire apartment.

Standing by the window was Kim Tae-jun.

Without turning around, he spoke.

"So you're the new employee."

Ji-hoon swallowed nervously.

"Yes, sir."

Tae-jun finally turned to face him.

"You're also the person who ruined my suit this morning."

Ji-hoon looked away.

"That wasn't exactly my plan."

To his surprise, Tae-jun chuckled softly.

The sound caught him off guard.

"You have quite a mouth for a new employee."

"And you have quite an attitude for a CEO."

The words slipped out before Ji-hoon could stop himself.

Silence filled the room.

Ji-hoon immediately regretted it.

But instead of getting angry, Tae-jun simply stared at him.

Then a small smile appeared on his face.

A smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.

Because behind those eyes, Ji-hoon noticed something strange.

Something dark.

Something lonely.

And for the first time, he wondered who Kim Tae-jun really was.

Little did he know, this unexpected meeting was only the beginning of a story that would change both of their lives forever.

To Be Continued... 🖤✨

Ji-hoon left the CEO's office with a racing heart.

He still couldn't believe what had happened.

Not only had he argued with the CEO on his very first day, but he had also talked back to him inside his office.

"I'm definitely getting fired."

The thought followed him all the way back to his desk.

"Ji-hoon!"

A cheerful voice interrupted his thoughts.

It was Choi Min-seok, one of the employees from the Marketing Department.

"How was it?" Min-seok asked excitedly.

Ji-hoon blinked.

"How was what?"

"The CEO's office! Nobody gets called there on their first day."

Ji-hoon forced an awkward smile.

"Nothing happened."

"Nothing?"

Min-seok looked unconvinced.

Before Ji-hoon could answer, a notification appeared on his computer.

Meeting Room A. 2:00 PM. Attendance Required.

At exactly 2 PM, Ji-hoon entered the meeting room with several other employees.

A few minutes later, the door opened.

The atmosphere instantly became tense.

Kim Tae-jun.

Everyone stood up immediately.

Tae-jun walked to the front of the room without saying a word.

His expression was as cold as ever.

Ji-hoon secretly rolled his eyes.

"This guy really enjoys intimidating people."

As if sensing his thoughts, Tae-jun suddenly looked directly at him.

Ji-hoon quickly looked away.

Unfortunately, Min-seok noticed.

"Why is the CEO staring at you?" he whispered.

"I have no idea."

That was a lie.

The meeting lasted almost an hour.

When it finally ended, everyone sighed in relief.

Everyone except Ji-hoon.

Because as people were leaving, Tae-jun suddenly spoke.

"Mr. Jung Ji-hoon."

The room froze.

Ji-hoon's heart nearly stopped.

Slowly, he turned around.

"Yes, sir?"

"Stay behind."

The remaining employees exchanged curious looks before quickly leaving.

The moment the door closed, silence filled the room.

Ji-hoon crossed his arms.

"If this is about the coffee incident again, I already apologized."

To his surprise, Tae-jun laughed softly.

"You really don't know when to stay quiet."

"Maybe."

Tae-jun studied him carefully.

Most employees were nervous around him.

Most avoided eye contact.

Most agreed with everything he said.

But not Ji-hoon.

For some reason, Ji-hoon treated him like a normal person.

And Tae-jun wasn't sure if that annoyed him or amused him.

"Why did you apply to Taejin Group?" Tae-jun suddenly asked.

Ji-hoon frowned.

"What kind of question is that?"

"Answer it."

Ji-hoon sighed.

"Because I needed a job."

Tae-jun raised an eyebrow.

"That's it?"

"What else should I say? That it was my childhood dream?"

For a moment, Tae-jun looked genuinely surprised.

Then he shook his head.

"You're strange."

Ji-hoon smirked.

"Takes one to know one."

Later that evening, most employees had already gone home.

Ji-hoon was still struggling with paperwork.

He stared at his computer screen.

Then stared some more.

Nothing made sense.

"Why is this so complicated?"

He rubbed his forehead.

Suddenly, a shadow appeared beside his desk.

Ji-hoon looked up.

His eyes widened.

"CEO?"

Tae-jun glanced at the screen.

"You've been working on the same report for forty minutes."

Ji-hoon looked embarrassed.

"It's my first day."

Without warning, Tae-jun pulled a chair beside him and sat down.

The entire office seemed to stop breathing.

Employees secretly watched from across the room.

The CEO...

Sitting beside a new employee?

Impossible.

Meanwhile, Ji-hoon felt even more uncomfortable.

"You know people are staring, right?"

"Let them."

Tae-jun leaned closer to the screen.

His shoulder almost brushed against Ji-hoon's.

For a second, Ji-hoon forgot how to breathe.

"You're doing it wrong," Tae-jun said.

Then he started explaining the report.

His voice was calm.

Patient.

Completely different from the cold CEO everyone feared.

Ji-hoon stared at him.

Maybe the rumors weren't entirely true.

Maybe there was more to Kim Tae-jun than people knew.

After several minutes, the report was finally finished.

"There," Tae-jun said.

Ji-hoon smiled.

A real smile.

"Thanks."

For a brief moment, Tae-jun froze.

Something about that smile felt unfamiliar.

Warm.

Comforting.

Dangerous.

Because it made him feel something he hadn't felt in years.

As Ji-hoon packed his bag to leave, he didn't notice Tae-jun watching him from across the office.

The CEO's expression became serious.

He didn't understand why his attention kept returning to the new employee.

And honestly...

That bothered him.

Because Kim Tae-jun had spent years building walls around himself.

Walls nobody had ever managed to cross.

But somehow...

A stubborn new employee named Jung Ji-hoon had already started making small cracks in them.

To Be Continued... 🖤✨

In Bangla

The next morning, Jung Ji-hoon walked into Taejin Group with a determined smile. 😊 Although yesterday had been exhausting, he promised himself he would make fewer mistakes today.

As soon as he entered the Marketing Department, he noticed something strange.

Everyone was looking at him. 👀

Some employees whispered to each other, while others quickly looked away when Ji-hoon met their eyes.

"What... is going on?" he muttered.

Just then, Choi Min-seok rushed over with a worried expression.

"Ji-hoon! You're famous already." 😅

Ji-hoon blinked.

"Famous? What do you mean?"

Min-seok leaned closer and lowered his voice.

"People are saying the CEO personally helped you with your report yesterday."

Ji-hoon's eyes widened.

"...What?"

"And they also heard that you were called into the CEO's office twice on your first day."

Ji-hoon covered his face with both hands.

"This is ridiculous..." 😩

Meanwhile...

On the top floor, Kim Tae-jun stood in front of the large glass window inside his office. 🌆

His secretary, Ms. Yoon, entered with a stack of documents.

"Sir, today's meeting schedule."

Tae-jun nodded silently.

After placing the files on the desk, Ms. Yoon hesitated.

"Sir... there's a rumor spreading in the company."

Tae-jun didn't even look up.

"I don't care about rumors."

"It involves you... and the new employee, Jung Ji-hoon."

For the first time, Tae-jun paused.

"...Continue."

"Employees think you've taken a special interest in him."

The room became silent.

A few seconds later, Tae-jun calmly replied,

"Let them think whatever they want."

But for some reason...

His mind immediately pictured Ji-hoon's bright smile from yesterday. 😊

That annoyed him more than the rumor itself.

During lunch break, Ji-hoon and Min-seok headed to the company cafeteria. 🍜

The moment Ji-hoon entered, conversations suddenly became quieter.

"...Isn't that him?"

"The CEO's favorite?"

"I heard he even argued with the CEO."

Ji-hoon sighed.

"I've only been here for two days..."

Min-seok laughed.

"Congratulations. You're already a celebrity."

"Not funny." 😑

Ji-hoon grabbed his tray and looked around for an empty seat.

Every table was full...

Except one.

The table near the window.

Without thinking much, Ji-hoon walked toward it and sat down.

A few seconds later...

The cafeteria became completely silent. 🤐

Ji-hoon looked up in confusion.

Then he froze.

Someone had just placed a tray across from him.

Kim Tae-jun.

The CEO calmly sat down without asking permission.

Ji-hoon's eyes widened.

"Sir...?"

Tae-jun simply continued eating.

The employees around them stared in complete disbelief. 😳

"No way..."

"The CEO is eating lunch with the new employee?"

Ji-hoon wanted to disappear.

He leaned forward and whispered,

"Everyone is staring."

Without looking up, Tae-jun replied,

"I know."

"...Then why are you sitting here?"

Tae-jun took another bite before answering.

"Because every other table is noisy."

Ji-hoon wasn't convinced.

"That's definitely not the real reason."

For the first time, a tiny smile appeared on Tae-jun's lips.

"You ask too many questions."

After lunch, Ji-hoon returned to his desk.

Just as he sat down, his computer received another notification.

CEO's Office – 5:30 PM

Ji-hoon dropped his pen.

"...Again?" 😭

Min-seok peeked at the screen.

"Oh..."

Then he slowly patted Ji-hoon's shoulder.

"Good luck."

"Stop acting like I'm going to my execution." 😑

At exactly 5:30 PM, Ji-hoon knocked on the CEO's office door.

"Come in."

He stepped inside.

Tae-jun was reviewing several documents.

Without looking up, he said,

"Close the door."

Ji-hoon obeyed.

A moment later, Tae-jun finally looked at him.

"I heard about the rumors."

Ji-hoon quickly replied,

"I didn't tell anyone."

"I know."

Another silence filled the room.

Then Tae-jun spoke again.

"Ignore them."

Ji-hoon looked surprised.

"People will always talk."

For the first time, Ji-hoon noticed something different in Tae-jun's voice.

It wasn't cold.

It sounded...

Tired.

As if he had spent years listening to people judge him.

Ji-hoon smiled softly.

"I don't really care what people think."

Tae-jun looked at him for a long moment.

"...You're strange."

Ji-hoon laughed.

"You've already said that before."

For the first time in years...

Kim Tae-jun found himself smiling without realizing it. 🖤

And neither of them noticed someone standing outside the office door...

Watching everything through the glass.

Their expression was filled with jealousy. 👤

To Be Continued... 🖤✨