Chapters: 6/25 Fandom: 백작가의 망나니가 되었다 - 유려한 | Lout of Count's Family | Trash of the Count's Family - Yulyeohan Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Alberu Crossman/Cale Henituse | Kim Rok Soo Characters: Cale Henituse | Kim Rok Soo, Alberu Crossman, Henituse Family (Lout of Count's Family), Ron Molan, Vicross Molan, Raon Miru, On (Lout of Count's Family), Hong (Lout of Count's Family), Choi Han, Choi Jung Soo (Lout of Count's Family), Lee Soo Hyuk (Lout of Count's Family), Rosalyn (Lout of Count's Family), Eruhaben (Lout of Count's Family), Crossman Family (Lout of Count's Family), Zed Crossman Additional Tags: Modern AU, fake identity, Secret Identity, Drunk Shenanigans, Misunderstandings, Slow Burn, Humor, Fluff, Angst, Business Rivals, protective cale, Clueless Alberu (at times), handsome protagonist, Smart protagonist, Bartender Cale, startup AU, University AU Summary:
Alberu Crossman, the sharp-witted but undervalued eldest son of the Crossman Consortium's head, is determined to carve his own path, his ambition burning bright despite a difficult family dynamic. Pouring his intellect into an AI startup, he faces constant roadblocks, his innovative ideas dismissed by investors beholden to his father's influence. Seeking solace one frustrating night, Alberu finds himself at a dimly lit bar, pouring out his woes to a quiet, handsome bartender named Kim Rok Soo. There's an unexpected understanding in Kim Rok Soo's reddish-brown eyes, a silent acknowledgment that intrigues Alberu. Their paths unexpectedly cross again at a university research meeting, revealing Kim Rok Soo's surprising intellect and insightful observations. Drawn into a reluctant collaboration, Alberu finds his preconceived notions challenged by the enigmatic bartender. Unbeknownst to Alberu, Kim Rok Soo is orchestrating events from the shadows, testing his capabilities with the help of unlikely allies. As their professional lives intertwine, an undeniable pull develops, neither realizing the hidden depths and the intertwined destinies that lie beneath the surface of their encounters.
