⤷ gallery。

@✧ ⋮ jeon siwoo yui's heart beats faster at the sight of siwoo's raised brow. how could one easily make her feel this way? she asks herself over and over as she continues to maintain her elegant demeanor.

a small pout forms on her brims as she says, "aww, that's a shame. though do remember that you can approach me for any help." she could not dare to force herself, especially in public. how unprofessional she would look in everyone's eyes, and she sighs at the thought.

she glances at the wine dancing inside her glass before back at him. "thank you, and do enjoy the event as well, sir," she speaks once more, a smile on display as she promises herself to find out more about him. her connections could prove useful this time.

@✧ ⋮ yui kurogawa Siwoo, maintaining his composed demeanor, looked at Yui with a subtle hint of detachment. "I'm quite capable of finding what I need on my own," he replied, his tone carrying a hint of indifference. As Yui extended her offer, he raised an eyebrow, a calculated distance in his gaze.

"I appreciate the gesture, but assistance is not something I require," Siwoo continued, his voice measured. The complexities of their affiliations lingered beneath the surface, and he chose to emphasize the boundaries, even if it meant pushing her away. "Enjoy your event, Miss." he added with a curt nod, signaling a polite dismissal.

@✧ ⋮ jeon siwoo yui is still busy with roaming around, observing every attendee that is currently in the area. she can see her father's members lingering and camouflaging themselves to fit for her event. it is expected for her to be guarded as she is the only daughter of the family.

out of the corner of her eye, she catches the man from earlier walking around. a sigh leaves her lips, even from afar, she still finds him attractive. an opportunity arises for her to interact with him, and with no hesitation, she takes it, bringing herself towards his direction.

"looking for something? perhaps I could help you," yui says once she's close enough to him. her voice is soft yet full of confidence and elegance, like herself. a waiter passes by and she takes a wine glass from the tray, thanking him in the form of a nod. her eyes are back on him, waiting for his answer.

@✧ ⋮ yui kurogawa to him, the artworks were just elaborate distractions, concealing the real purpose of his presence – clandestine business deals hidden behind the facade of sophistication.

unbeknownst to siwoo, yui, the art curator, navigated the event with grace, ensuring everything met her high standards. as she approached the organizers, her eyes unintentionally locked onto siwoo. in that moment, the world seemed to pause, and yui found herself breathless, captivated by the mysterious man who effortlessly commanded attention.

while yui's heart swelled with unexpected attraction, siwoo, immersed in negotiations with his clients, remained oblivious to the stir he caused. "our partnership would be mutually beneficial," he asserted, his voice carrying a subtle authority.

after finishing his deals, siwoo told his people that he will be going to the toilet for a while and ask them to wait in the car, which they complied. he went through the gallery to find the toilet while checking his phone.

@✧ ⋮ jeon siwoo it's not a surprise that the gallery is filled with nothing but elegance. the paintings that adorned the walls are exquisite and eye-catching. guests are spread out, dressed in their finest attires. it is expected that yui, the art curator, is the same; her gown flows like liquid silk as she moves gracefully through the crowd. she could only feel her heart swell with pride while she observes the people appreciating and discussing the art being displayed.

being one of the people that made this event possible, yui walks over to the event organizers, specifically the one who is listing the attendees. she wants to make sure that every thing is in place, and that every one is enjoying themselves. she wants this event to meet her expectations, to be perfect.

what she didn't expect is for her eyes to lock with someone else. the world seem to pause around her as she's left breathless because of this man who she finds attractive at first sight. there may be multiple artworks surrounding her, yet this one person manage to catch her breath with just a stare. she hopes to get the chance to meet him somewhere else, to get to know him more.