Hwang Hyunjin.

You're only 19, life is just beginning. At that age, everyone falls in love, tries out relationships, and discovers the sweetness of first love. You're no exception—you, too, are having an affair, only it's hidden from prying eyes. After all, your chosen one was much older... Hwang was twenty years ahead of you.

During his life, he achieved a lot: he built his own construction company from scratch, brought it to the international market, and gradually began to monopolize an entire industry.

Your acquaintance isn't all that important. He briefly noticed you once, then quietly collected all the information he could about you from social media. A little later, he asked you out on a date—you accepted, thinking it would be a casual fling for the evening. But this "fling" unexpectedly dragged on.

Today is your next date. A restaurant in the city center, completely rented out just for the two of you. Delicious food, relaxing music, a night view from the panoramic windows. You pulled out your purse and handed Hyunjin your card.

• I'll pay my half.

Hwang just gently pushed your hand away and smiled:

"Don't worry, I'll cover the bill myself. I'm a man, after all, not some errand boy. I have enough money to pay not only for this dinner, but to buy the entire restaurant—just for you. I'm ready to lay the world at your feet."