Something Can't Be Controlled
introduction
Adrian Cross(ML)
Male Lead (ML)
Adrian Cross
Age: 29
Height: 190 cm
Role: CEO of Cross Group
#Personality
Cold
Calm
Highly intelligent
Observant
Possessive once he falls in love
Doesn't believe in love
Never shows weakness
#Likes
Black coffee
Chess
Silence
Winning
#Dislikes
Lies
Betrayal
Being ignored
Green Flag ❤️ Protects the people he loves, even if it means sacrificing himself.
Red Flag 🚩 Controls everything around him and hates losing.
Kai Ashford (MC)
Main Character (MC)
Kai Ashford
Age: 25
Height: 178 cm
Role: Executive Assistant
#Personality
-Gentle on the outside
-Sarcastic when comfortable
-Brave
-Intelligent
-Emotionally guarded
-Kind-hearted
#Likes
-Rain
-Reading
-Late-night cafés
-Photography
#Dislikes
-Corruption
-Rich people abusing power
-Being pitied
Secret He's investigating the company because he believes someone inside caused his father's death.
Ethan Reed( mc bff)
Kai's childhood friend. The only person who knows why Kai joined the company.
Victor Cross( ml cousin)
Adrian's older cousin and a board member. Charming in public but dangerous behind closed doors.
I hope you'll like this story and enjoy, comment if you like or dislike anything
episode 1
📍Cross Group Headquarters
The lobby buzzed with employees rushing to work.
A young man in a black suit stepped through the revolving doors.
His expression unreadable.
Adrian Cross(ML)
The new executive assistant to the CEO.
No one knew he wasn't here for the job.
💬 Company Group Chat — "Cross Group"
Emily: Everyone!! Our new assistant is here!
Daniel
Working for the CEO is basically a death sentence.
luna
How long do you think he'll last?
Kai Ashford (MC)
That's generous.
Kai Ashford (MC)
I was expecting three hours.
Kai Ashford (MC)
May I come in?
A deep voice answered from inside.
Adrian Cross(ML)
You're already five seconds late.
Behind the large desk sat Adrian Cross
He didn't look up immediately.
Instead, he finished signing the document in front of him.
Only then did he raise his head.
For a moment, neither of them looked away.
Adrian Cross(ML)
You're smiling.
Kai Ashford (MC)
Is that against company policy?
Kai placed his employment file on the desk.
Instead, he studied Kai's face.
As if trying to remember where he'd seen him before.
Kai Ashford (MC)
Kai remained standing.
Kai Ashford (MC)
I prefer standing.
A faint smile tugged at Adrian's lips.
Adrian Cross(ML)
You don't follow orders very well
Kai Ashford (MC)
Only the unreasonable ones.
The tension in the room was impossible to ignore.
Ethan Reed( mc bff)
How's your first day?
Kai Ashford (MC)
He noticed me immediately.
Ethan Reed( mc bff)
That's bad.
Kai Ashford (MC)
Or useful.
Ethan Reed( mc bff)
Don't get too close.
Ethan Reed( mc bff)
People like Adrian Cross destroy anyone who gets attached.
Kai stared at the message.
Adrian Cross(ML)
No sugar.
Kai walked to the coffee machine without asking where anything was.
A minute later, he placed the cup in front of Adrian.
Adrian Cross(ML)
Who told you how I drink it?
Kai Ashford (MC)
Lucky guess.
Adrian Cross(ML)
Exactly right.
He looked at Kai for a long moment.
Adrian Cross(ML)
I don't believe in lucky guesses.
guard
Should we investigate him?
Adrian watched Kai through the security monitor.
Adrian Cross(ML)
Keep watching.
Adrian Cross(ML)
People reveal more when they think no one suspects them.
The doors were about to close.
The elevator was suddenly very quiet.
Kai moved slightly to make room.
Their shoulders brushed for the briefest second.
Adrian Cross(ML)
You smell like rain.
That wasn't what he'd expected.
Kai Ashford (MC)
Is that a complaint?
Adrian looked straight ahead.
Adrian Cross(ML)
Just an observation.
Before leaving, Adrian leaned in just enough that only Kai could hear him.
Adrian Cross(ML)
Whatever game you're playing...
Adrian Cross(ML)
Make sure you don't lose.
Adrian walked away without looking back.
Kai watched him disappear down the hallway.
Then, for the first time that day...
Not because he was amused.
Because the game had officially begun.
Lilly
Please wish me luck with this story 😭🙏
episode 2
Kai stood beside Adrian's desk, tablet in hand.
The office was silent except for the sound of pages turning.
Without looking up, Adrian spoke.
Adrian Cross(ML)
How many meetings do I have today?
Kai Ashford (MC)
You'll cancel two.
Kai Ashford (MC)
Move one online.
Kai Ashford (MC)
Reschedule another to Thursday.
Adrian finally looked up.
Adrian Cross(ML)
I never said I was cancelling anything.
Kai Ashford (MC)
I know.
But after reviewing the reports, that's what you'll decide.
Adrian slowly closed the file.
Adrian Cross(ML)
You're either very confident...
Adrian Cross(ML)
...or very stupid.
Kai Ashford (MC)
You'll let me know which one after lunch.
emily
Security footage doesn't lie.
Daniel
Who's the assistant again?
Kai was carrying a stack of files when someone deliberately bumped into him.
The papers scattered across the floor.
employee
Watch where you're going.
Kai sighed and knelt to pick them up.
A polished leather shoe stepped on one of the papers.
The hallway became silent.
For a heartbeat, neither moved.
Adrian Cross(ML)
Careless.
Kai Ashford (MC)
I thought you were talking about me.
Adrian Cross(ML)
I was talking about them.
Adrian glanced coldly at the employee.
Adrian Cross(ML)
Come to HR after lunch.
The employee's face turned pale.
Without another word, Adrian walked away.
Kai Ashford (MC)
"Why help me?"💭
Ethan Reed( mc bff)
You okay?
Kai Ashford (MC)
He defended me.
Ethan Reed( mc bff)
That's not a good sign.
Ethan Reed( mc bff)
Because dangerous people don't protect strangers...
Ethan Reed( mc bff)
Unless they've become interested.
Halfway through the meeting...
The projector suddenly failed.
manager
We're sorry, Mr. Cross—
manager
How did you fix that?
Kai Ashford (MC)
Loose cable.
But his eyes never left him.
The office was almost empty.
Unknown
Have you gained Adrian's trust?
Unknown
You're running out of time.
Unknown
The file must be recovered before the board meeting.
Kai erased the conversation.
Adrian was standing outside the glass office.
Kai couldn't tell how long he'd been there.
The door clicked shut behind him.
Adrian walked around his desk until they stood only a step apart.
Close enough that Kai had to tilt his head slightly to meet his gaze.
Adrian Cross(ML)
You deleted something.
Kai kept his expression calm.
Kai Ashford (MC)
Personal messages.
Adrian Cross(ML)
People usually smile after reading personal messages.
Adrian Cross(ML)
You looked worried.
Kai's heartbeat quickened.
How could Adrian notice something so small?
Kai Ashford (MC)
You're very observant.
Adrian Cross(ML)
It's my job.
A long silence stretched between them.
For a split second, Kai thought Adrian was about to touch him.
Adrian took a file from the shelf behind him.
But it was enough to make Kai hold his breath.
A faint smile crossed his face.
Adrian Cross(ML)
Interesting.
Kai Ashford
Lies easily.
Thinks before speaking.
Doesn't panic...
Until I invade his space.
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