Chilled Hearts- Love Unthawed

cted my impassive expression, revealing nothing but the calculated indifference I wore like a second skin. As the numbers climbed, I mentally shifted thro

e. The plush carpet absorbed the sound of my footsteps, leading me to the expansive glass

desk. Her voice was a practiced blend of respect and fear, the only acceptab

ok. Instead, I moved directly to my desk, a monolithic slab of black marble, and sank into the leather chair behind it. The schedule was already on my desk, meticulou

even sharp." She repl

the sterile expanse of my office. There's no room for mistakes. Not in my w

rface. I dismissed her call and picked up the documents. I glanced at the reports, my mind already dissecting the data and makin

y waking moment-dominance. In the cutthroat world of music entertainment, there was no room for softness, no place for mercy. Every decision and e

My tone was curt, as usual. My mobile number was only shared with a select few individuals, all of whom were inc

awyer, who can easily sue you," came the voice of Min Ji

w can I help you?" I r

called to inform you that I am coming to the company. I have something

away with teasing me. "Understood. I'll see you when you get her

hts. Jiyoon's unexpected visit could only mean one thing-trouble. Minutes stretched into what felt like an eterni

l confident air. His sharp black suit and composed deme

called him that, despite the fact that my sister had divorced him. I kept him close because he was

defined features, a strong jawline, and eyes that held a keen intelligence. His impeccable sense of dressing style could fail any famous models, always donning tailored suit

eplied evenly. "Now, what's this

is words carefully. "It's about the collaboration between one o

y interest piqued. "Co

rtistic integrity." Hyung explained, his tone measured. "Instead of talking with the producer and other team members, she c

ic integrity?" I echoed, the disdain in my voice palp

this leaks, it could damage both her reputation and ours." I really hate those people who first come as nobody and, w

emind her of the terms of her contract and the consequences of breaching

pression suggested he wasn't entirely comf

proach, Hyung?" I asked, lea

compromise with her, perhaps adjust the creative direction slightly to address her concerns. It might be a way to keep the pro

awbacks. "Fine," I conceded. "Attempt to negotiate a compromise first. But if sh

t look of relief crossing hi

asked, preparing to shift my focus

l to something more personal. He leaned back in his chair, his eyes softening. "Ac

. "What is it, Hyung?" By looking at his fa

g himself. "How are they?" He asked

y're managing." I replied, my voice tight. "SooJin is still trying to move on.

" he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "I know I don't have the

ng slightly. "He's a bright kid, top of hi

lf. "I never wanted to hurt them," he said, his voice filled with

g. "But the past is the past. You made your c

his face. "I just... I just wanted

though the words felt heavy. "They're

sad smile. "Thank you, SeoJ

firm. "They're my family. And

nd adjusting his suit jacket. "I'll get going first. Thank you, SeoJoon. For everything." I nodded, watching a