Laced In Throns
Ep 1
The room is cold with makeup artists , workers here and there
there are many young men and women sitting there to be chosen
Some with exicitement some with a nervous expression displaying on their face
but among them , the person who stands out the most is the guy
With his beautiful dark black hair , breathtaking green eyes wearing a suit , he doesn't look like he is a local
he is charming enough to catch the eye of the ice prince himself
Makeup artist
You are really pretty , how can someone who is modelling for first time have such a flawless skin and your features are so beautiful
Makeup artist
It only makes sense they choose you
Makeup artist
For this shoot , you are lucky to be chosen to have a photoshot with the ice prince
Makeup artist
Mhm , would you like me to add a bit of blush
Lee hyun
No Iam fine this way
Makeup artist
Sure , you are ready now just wait for them to call your name
Makeup artist
Also best of luck on your first day here , and don't be nervous with your looks any one would be charmed
Lee hyun
Ah thank you for the motivation
Makeup artist
Haha you 're welcome
as they were chatting a staff comes to call Lee hyun
Makeup artist
go its time
Lee hyun
Yeah * stands up *
Lee hyun
*takes a deep breath * okay Iam ready
Lee hyun proceed to leave for his shoot
On his way all eyes are on him he could hear people around him whispering
Lee hyun never wanted to be a model , but here he is in a cold pristine shooting room with surrounded by people who belongs here - tall , charmistic , confident he can't help but feel like an putsider
June ( model )
Who is that ....he seems new
Keturah
Quite handsome not gonna lie
June ( model )
he looks asian
Keturah
Right , I heard he is korean , how handsome but no one can defeat the ice prince
June ( model )
Right , ohh look there he is , I wish he notice me one day
Keturah
Me too ! Wait that new guy is going toward his direction , do you think they have a photoshoot together?
June ( model )
Wow lucky him !
Lee hyun
Pov : do they think I am deaf ? Ah whatever
Lee hyun
Pov: and what's with this ice prince thing whose he , I don't even know who I am gonna do this shoot with , the only thing I know is he is really popular
Lee hyun
Pov : hope this ends well
Even though there were many gazes on Lee hyun right now but one was pierce so sharp that it could destory anyone
It was none other than The Ice prince
Lee hyun
Pov : I can feel someone's gaze on me
Lee hyun finally arrived at the shoot
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Great you are finally here
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Oh nice to meet you Mr. Lee hyun
Lee hyun
Oh nice to meet you too
Adrik Volkov
We have the photoshoot together
Tall , Handsome pale skin as pale as Ice , blonde hair with such a shine that they appear white a mole on his cheekbone , piericing greyish blue eyes
His tone was rather soft but something there was something about him something dangerous
Photoshoot
the way he watched him was different from others not with curiousity not with amusement but with certainity like he knew something that even lee hyun didn't
His gaze was still fixated at lee hyun while introducing himself
It made lee hyun abit hesitant
He looks away , a chill running down his spine but lee hyun doesn't know it yet but from this moment on 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻...
Creative Director
Okay please be ready for your photoshoot
Creative Director
The photographer is here
Photographer
Take your positions
Both Lee hyun and Adrik were getting ready for their photoshoot
though Lee hyun found it abit odd that it was only his first day yet he got to shoot with Adrik and on top of that for a big magzine cover
But he decided to ignore it for now
Creative Director
Thanks for your cooperation
Creative Director
Both of you
Adrik Volkov
You are quite good for someone new
Lee hyun
thank you , you are a professional
Adrik Volkov
Haha is that so , off topic but you have really pretty eyes
Adrik smirked while looking deep into Lee hyun's green eyes
It made Lee hyun a bit hesitant he looked away
Lee hyun
Thank you Mr. Volkov but its you who have beautiful eyes
Adrik Volkov
Is that so ? Thank you Lee * smiles *
Lee hyun
Pov : he called me just Lee this time
Lee hyun
You're welcome * smiles back *
Their conversation was interrupted by the director
Creative Director
Listen up everybody we're having a dinner tonight hosted by our Ice prince himself
Creative Director
Make sure to come
Lee hyun
You are hosting a dinner?
Adrik Volkov
Yup I was going to invite you by myself but he did instead * abit annoyed *
Lee hyun
May I ask why ? I mean the dinner
Adrik Volkov
Oh nothing just felt like celebrating today
Adrik Volkov
Its special anyways
Lee hyun
Pov : I don't know why but something about him seems abit off
Lee hyun
Pov : maybe Iam thinking too much
Adrik Volkov
I will be going now , see you tonight Lee at the dinner
Lee hyun
Yeah See you too Mr. Volkov
Adrik Volkov
Oh dear , Call me Adrik
Adrik's eyes linger on lee hyun a silent message : 𝑰 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆..
He’s contemplating whether to go to the dinner or just leave , while checking his phone
Lee hyun wasn't paying much attention to his surrounding
He walked straight into Leon Tae who just arrived at the studio
A Tall handsome man with a calm yet intense aura
The impact wasn't dramatic but it was enough for Lee hyun to stumble slightly
Leon catches his wrist in order to prevent him from falling , his touch was firm but not forceful
Before Lee hyun could say anything the man infront of him gently asks
.
You are the new face everyone's been talking about right?
Lee hyun
yes you are right
Lee hyun
Its my first day here
Lee hyun feels slightly uneasy but can't tell why - Leon's voice was calm his presence elegant , yet something about him feels ......too precise
Lee hyun just slightly smiles not knowing what to say , he then proceed to leave but
Leon says something that made him stop.
.
Not everyone here wants you to suceed Lee hyun , But I do..
Lee hyun just looks at him with a confused expression and leaves
He decides to brush it off , thinking it was just a normal encounter with an executive
But as he walks away , 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗺 , his expression unreadable , as if he already knows something Lee hyun doesn't
{ THE DINNER }
Lee hyun arrives - A fish out of water
The restaurant is luxurious, dimly lit, and exclusive—not a place Lee Hyun would normally visit.
He walks in and notices how everyone knows each other—laughing, drinking, exchanging inside jokes.
Then his eyes meet Adrik’s. He’s already seated, legs crossed, fingers tapping his glass, watching Lee Hyun walk in.
As soon as Lee Hyun sits, Adrik leans in slightly, lowering his voice.
The restaurant is luxurious , dimly lit, and excusive --- not a place Lee hyun would normally visit
He walks in and notices how everyone knows each other --- laughung , drinking , exchanging inside jokes.
Then his eyes meet Adrik's. He's already seated , legs crossed , fingers tapping his glass , watching Lee hyun walk in.
As soon as Lee Hyun sits , Adrik leans in slightly , lowering his voice.
Adrik Volkov
I wasn't sure if you'd come
Lee Hyun feels a chill but shrugs it off
The dinner was going comfortabley
But then Leon Tae arrives---
The energy changes immediately , people straighten up , conversations die , his presence demands attention
His eyes flicks to Lee Hyun first , then Adrik he smirks , Adrik's gaze sharpens
Leon takes the empty seat next to Lee Hyun its a small but bold move one that --- Adrik notices immediately
Lee hyun
Pov: its him that guy from earlier
Lee hyun
Yes ... You are the guy from earlier right
Leon Tae
The CEO of this agency
Lee hyun
* stunned* Oh nice to meet you sir
Leon Tae
Haha no need to call me sir , just refer to me as Leon everyone usually calls me that but if you want you can call ne Tae too
Leon Tae
Quite polite aren't you
As they were chatting , a server brings drinks and Leon casually slides a glass to Lee Hyun
Leon Tae
Try this its as smooth as .....success
But before he could take it ...
Adrik intercepts and taking the glass instead , smirking and drinks it all by himself in one go
Lee Hyun notices the tension but doesn't understand why?
As the conversation continues Leon suddenly speaks seemingly to no one---
Leon Tae
Its fascinating how easily people gets swept ...... into this world unaware of the dangers around them
Adrik sets his fork down , gaze darkening
Adrik Volkov
"Some people don't need to be warned , they are where they belong "
Lee hyun shifts uncomortably , sensing something deeper beneath their words
Lee hyun
Pov : these two are weird
Lee hyun
Pov : No something worst than that
As the dinner ends, Leon stands first. Before leaving, he leans close to Lee Hyun, speaking just loud enough for Adrik to hear:
Leon Tae
you'll see soon enough , who is really on your side
Leon Tae
But you know you are always welcome whenever you want come to me
Leon Tae
* smiles at Lee hyun then slightly smirks at Adrik *
As Adrik watch him leave his jaw tense , the second Leon is gone he turns to Lee Hyun
Adrik Volkov
Stay away from him
His voice is calm but his grip on the wine glass tighten just enough for a small crack to form
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