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Intensity

The next morning, Noeul arrived at CKM with barely enough time to grab a coffee before Boss summoned him to his office. He could still feel the effects of the charity event—the late night, the constant need to stay alert, the lingering weight of Boss's expectations. But he pulled himself together, straightened his tie, and walked into Boss's office, prepared to face whatever awaited him.

Boss looked up as Noeul entered, his expression unreadable. The morning sunlight cast sharp shadows across his face, highlighting the intense gaze that followed Noeul's every move. The silence hung in the air as he approached Boss's desk, awaiting instructions.

Boss leaning back in his chair, his eyes never leaving Noeul "Did you sleep well?"

Noeul pausing, unsure if it was a genuine question or something more "Well enough, thank you. It was a... busy night."

Boss's gaze darkened slightly, a hint of amusement crossing his features. "Yes, and you handled it well. But I noticed you were... distracted at times."Noeul tensed. Was Boss testing him again? His mind raced, replaying the events of the night before, trying to remember if he'd slipped up. "I'm here to meet whatever expectations you have, sir. I'm committed to this position, regardless of what it involves."

Boss standing up and moving around the desk, his presence immediately closing the space between them "Is that so? Because you'll find that my expectations often go... beyond traditional boundaries."He moved closer, just a step away now, his gaze locked onto Noeul's face. Noeul could feel his pulse quicken, his heart thudding in his chest. The air between them was charged, thick with an intensity he couldn't quite name.Boss reaching out, his fingers brushing against Noeul's collar, adjusting it in a slow, deliberate motion "I expect you to be more than just efficient, Noeul. I want your loyalty, your... undivided attention."

The touch was barely there, but it lingered, leaving Noeul feeling both unnerved and drawn in, caught somewhere between resistance and intrigue. His voice steady despite the tension* "You have my loyalty. You'll find I'm dedicated to every task you give me."

Boss's hand lingered for just a second longer, his gaze piercing, as if assessing whether Noeul truly understood the weight of his words. A faint smile played on his lips."Good. Then stay close. I might need you for more than the usual tasks today."He turned abruptly, walking back to his desk, the moment breaking like a taut string snapping. Noeul released a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding, his mind reeling from the encounter.---

Throughout the day, Boss continued to test him, summoning him to his office for the smallest of reasons, giving him vague instructions that left him scrambling to interpret Boss's intentions. It was as though every look, every comment was a veiled challenge, a way to gauge how far Noeul would go.

At one point, as he was arranging files on Boss's desk, he felt Boss's gaze on him again, that same intensity from earlier. He turned, catching Boss watching him with an expression that was equal parts calculating and... something more.Boss: *in a low voice* "I'm beginning to think you might actually live up to my expectations, Noeul. But we'll see."

Noeul nodded, meeting Boss's gaze, a flicker of determination sparking within him. If this was a game, he would meet it head-on, regardless of the risks. Boss's presence was a force, magnetic and daunting, but Noeul was beginning to realize that his own will to succeed was just as powerful.