The man sat in his office, back turned to the door, his chair slightly angled as he stared out over the sleeping city beyond the towering glass. Everything was still. Silent.
A knock broke the quiet.
Han Seo-jun, 26, Beta, senior office employee at LX Corporation and assistant to the CEO, stepped inside without waiting for a reply.
"The meeting's about to begin, Mr. Cha."
The man turned slowly in his chair, sharp eyes locking onto Seo-jun's with unspoken weight.
"I told you…" Cha Min-jae said, voice smooth and commanding, "Call me boss."
Seo-jun hesitated, then gave a small nod. "Yes, boss."
Min-jae stood, buttoning his blazer with precise movements. He said nothing more, just strode toward the meeting room.
Inside, someone was already seated—Cha Do-hyun, Co-CEO and CFO of LX Corporation. Another Alpha. Min-jae's stepbrother.
As the door opened, Do-hyun stood, lips quirking into a smirk as he caught sight of them.
"Ah, our star employee," he said, eyes glinting as they landed on Seo-jun.
Seo-jun offered a polite nod.
Min-jae's tone cut through the room like ice. "Stop with the nonsense, Do-hyun. Not in front of the senior staff."
The high-level employees near the door straightened at the sound of his voice, immediately falling into greeting.
"Good morning, Mr. Cha."
Min-jae's gaze swept over them. "Sit."
Chairs shifted. The meeting began.
One employee cleared his throat and leaned forward. "We've finalized our analysis. We recommend considering an investment in CE Group. Their newest project—'The Omega's Prem'—is showing strong early potential."
Min-jae leaned back, unreadable. "So they're moving in that direction now?"
The staff exchanged uneasy glances.
Do-hyun chuckled. "It's a smart move, brother. You should back it."
Min-jae turned his head slowly toward him. His eyes narrowed, cold and unreadable. He held the stare for a long moment… then turned back to the room.
"Fine."
He stood, smooth and controlled. "The meeting's over. We'll move forward with CE Group."
He walked out without waiting for questions.
Seo-jun remained behind, still processing.
Do-hyun stood from his seat, voice relaxed but pointed. "Seo. My office. Now."
The remaining employees began packing up, murmuring among themselves.
Seo-jun nodded once. "Understood."
The hallway outside felt colder than it should. The only sound was their footsteps. Do-hyun didn't speak, and Seo-jun didn't ask.
Inside the office, the door clicked shut behind them.
Do-hyun crossed the room with easy, unhurried steps, one hand trailing along the edge of his desk before he turned and leaned against it, arms folded.
He looked at Seo-jun with something between curiosity and challenge.
"You're a beta, right?"
Seo-jun blinked. "...Yes."
Do-hyun stepped closer. "You've been here what—two years?"
"Two and a half."
Do-hyun gave a soft hum. "Always so damn professional. Quiet. Reliable. Impressive."
Seo-jun smiled faintly. "It's just hard work."
Another step. Close enough that Seo-jun could feel the air shift between them.
"Do you want to sleep with me?"
Seo-jun's breath hitched. His eyes widened as he instinctively looked away. "W-What…?"
Do-hyun laughed. "Relax. I'm joking."
Seo-jun turned back to him, flustered. "Please don't joke like that again."
Do-hyun didn't answer at first. Then he tilted his head and stepped in closer, hand lifting slowly—almost thoughtfully—until his fingers brushed under Seo-jun's chin, coaxing him to meet his eyes.
"Why?" he asked, voice soft but sharp. "Don't you like it?"
Seo-jun's thoughts spiraled, breath catching in his throat.
Why is he like this? Why does he look at me like that?
Do-hyun didn't move. His touch was light, but his gaze… wasn't.
Seo-jun didn't know whether to step back—or fall forward.
"I have to go now," Seo-jun said abruptly, his voice tight as he turned away.
Without waiting for a response, he quickly exited the office, his steps hurried and uneven. The door clicked shut behind him.
Do-hyun stood there for a moment, the ghost of a grin playing at the corner of his lips. Then, almost amused, he walked over to his chair, sat down with a soft thud, and reached for an apple from the basket on his desk. He took a bite, the crunch echoing in the room. With a playful hum, he muttered under his breath, "He really is too cute for his own good."
Meanwhile, Seo-jun stormed down the hall, jaw clenched.
"What the hell is wrong with him?" he muttered, cheeks still burning from the earlier encounter. His mind replayed Do-hyun's whisper far too vividly.
As he reached his own office, Seo-jun shut the door a little harder than necessary, sighing. His eyes drifted down to the front of his pants — there was a very real reminder of his flustered state.
"Seriously?" he groaned, dragging a hand through his hair. "Damn Alphas..."
He moved to the cabinet tucked against the wall, opened it, and pulled out a small white plastic bottle labeled Omega Supplements. He paused for a second, exhaled slowly, then tucked the bottle back where it belonged and closed the cabinet.
Slumping into his chair, Seo-jun leaned back and rubbed his temples.
"I just need to rest. Yeah. That's all. Just... a little tired."