Hwang Hyunjin

You were accompanying your family to a lavish gala attended only by important figures, from influential businesspeople to political luminaries. The evening was uneventful, even a bit dull; you were already feeling weary of smiling and greeting people who, as soon as they turned their backs, would completely forget you.

In the distance, amidst the crowd, you spotted a strikingly attractive young man in a black jacket and tie, holding a glass of wine. His presence piqued your curiosity. Under the pretext of finding something to drink so you could approach him, you discreetly made your way to the bar. He was there, seemingly lost in thought; it was clear you shared the same feeling of boredom. However, the bar was surrounded by guests and waiters bustling about. In the midst of the commotion, you accidentally bumped into a woman wearing an extremely voluminous dress, causing you to lose your balance. In a clumsy attempt to regain your footing, you flailed your arms, and your hand struck the young man's arm. The impact caused the glass of red wine he was holding to tip over completely, irreparably staining his white shirt.

"Shit..." the handsome stranger muttered. He turned to look at you with obvious irritation, while you stood frozen in place, speechless at the disaster.

— “Aren’t you even going to apologize? How polite of you, miss,” he added, in a voice that, despite sounding velvety, was extremely curt.