And just a word for any guy watching this drama: if a woman in your life is sexually assaulted, limit your actions…
Yes, absolutely—do not blame the victim. But somehow that principle has been stretched here into “therefore, no one is allowed to question anything about the relationship.” Those are two completely different conversations.
I am not questioning Flora’s handling of the assault. She defended herself, got herself out of the situation, had a colleague there to support her, and ultimately had the courage to file a formal HR complaint. Good for her. She handled the actual situation exactly as she needed to.
But we are talking about what happens when you are in a relationship.
When Luke asked her directly whether this man had ever made any unwelcome advances, I can understand why she denied it. She had just been through something traumatic, and she wasn’t ready to talk about it. Fine. That part I can understand completely.
What I cannot reconcile is what happens afterward. Flora had time to process what happened, put together her statement, identify the circumstances, preserve the recording, have her colleague as an alibi, and make the very deliberate decision to take the matter to HR. That isn’t an impulsive five-minute decision. There was clearly thought, planning, and a conscious decision to act.
And somehow, through all of that, Luke—her supposedly trusted partner—was never part of the equation. Not before. Not after. Not even as someone she eventually chose to trust & lean on.
And THAT is my issue.
Because if you have the emotional capacity to formulate a plan, gather evidence, involve HR, and fight for yourself—which again, I applaud—then at some point, if this man is genuinely your partner, shouldn’t he exist somewhere in your emotional universe too?
She doesn’t owe Luke disclosure as a victim. But as a person in a relationship, the complete absence of Luke from her thoughts, decisions, and support system says something about the relationship itself.
So yes, don’t blame the victim. But let’s also not pretend that being someone’s partner means being their convenient romantic accessory . What I find difficult is that Luke was someone she leaned on—but only physically, never truthfully. She sought his comfort, hugged him, held onto him much longer than usual, and clearly found safety in his presence, yet still never trusted him enough to tell him what had happened.
So he gets to be the person she seeks for comfort, but not the person she allows to actually understand why she needs it. And that distinction matters when we’re calling someone your partner.
At some point, you have to decide whether you’re actually in a relationship—or just occupying the relationship slot.
If Luke is only there when Flora needs him for comfort, companionship, or romance, but disappears from the equation whenever life gets difficult, then I’m sorry, (to me) that's not much of a partnership.
I'm not reading the book. but I definitely know he is not a red flag in the drama. He has 1.5 MAJOR flawsHe is…
Hey there, I saw this earlier, and I’m actually glad you see it the same way—his jealousy and his inability to openly admit what he feels.
Luke is a man of layers. On the surface, he says all the arrogant, dismissive things, but his actions tell an entirely different story. Flora is constantly at the center of his thoughts, even when he tries desperately to convince himself—that she isn’t.
It’s the same pattern we saw that first night. He was secretly looking forward to waking up next to her and being cuddled in the morning, but the moment reality didn’t unfold the way he had imagined, out came that familiar arrogant facade. 😂 He immediately hid behind his sarcasm and indifference rather than let her see how much her presence actually mattered to him.
That’s what makes Luke so fascinating. His mouth keeps saying, “I don’t care,” while his actions keep exposing just how deeply he does. The arrogance is often the mask; the tenderness, jealousy, protectiveness, and the way he instinctively puts Flora first are the real Luke❣️
Luke professionally asked Flora to stay, involved HR to handle things properly, and then, on a personal level, openly apologized. Wow! What a beautiful turnaround.
And I absolutely love how understanding Flora is of Luke. She carries zero prejudice against him. She sees beyond his silly trash talk and condescending exterior and somehow recognizes the genuine love underneath it all.
After Episode 13, watching Luke finally confront himself and then actually do something about it in Episode 14 was so satisfying. What a turnaround! ❤️
Nope not even close…. He’ll still be bashing her for a bit more if they follow the novel.
So I make a clear distinction between novel characters and the show characters. The drama takes inspiration but in modern setting, hardly follow the actual characters. Let's wait n see, I don't want to have pre judgements.
Looks like we’re watching two different shows. 😊 For me, it was never a one-night stand. These two had already…
Yes only to protect their own heart. We clearly see the longing in both of them but who will admit to that. I agree this is what they are saying & showing to eachother but as audience we understand that their is a deeper layer to both of them.
I genuinely need people to explain to me how Shang Zhitao is the “red flag” in this situation, because I feel…
Looks like we’re watching two different shows. 😊 For me, it was never a one-night stand. These two had already fallen for each other; they’re just extremely prideful and would never admit that they were in love almost from the very beginning.
To me, these two characters are absolutely adorable and surprisingly realistic. They’re both guarding their hearts and their reputations, while their personal and professional ambitions keep creating havoc in the romantic ambiance surrounding them. That’s exactly what makes their dynamic so interesting to me♥️
Imagine if it was a 50 year old pot-bellied boss that bullied Flora while actively sleeping with her.The rating…
That would be another show. No one is getting bullied here. They are very firm individuals. Flora only says yes to something she wishes to go forward with and Luke is always cautious as well. So luckily we don't have to imagine anything
it’s like he wants to devour her 24/7 🤣currently on episode 10.
Yum yum, & in episode 1 , opening narrative, she admits that she loves that part about him & their relationship. She sees it as her weakness discovered by Luke and I think that has become my weakness as well of seeing them like that 😋😀
Flora and Luke’s biggest problem has always been their inability to communicate. Previously, Flora was the one who insisted that their relationship remain strictly professional at work—no special treatment, no one knowing about them. Yet when Luke actually treated her professionally and even punished her like any other employee, she was hurt because, deep down, she still hoped to be treated as someone special.
And then episode 13 flips everything, an amazing turn of events!
When Alex, her direct, starts trying to poach Flora, Luke suddenly realizes how much the thought of losing her affects him. But instead of speaking to her as her boyfriend, he reacts from his position —and says some truly hurtful, condescending things.
With a father who has spent his life making him feel small, Luke has always hated that kind of behavior. Yet in his fear of losing Flora, he unknowingly became that same person.
Be careful who you hate, because sometimes, in the moments when you are wounded and afraid, you can become the very person you swore you would never be.
And I LOVE that Luke has finally had that moment of self-realization. He finally sees the damage he has done and recognizes the very behavior he has spent his life hating.
Now, if Flora walks away for a while… 😂 I wouldn’t even be mad.
Let Luke sit there and suffer a little. Let him experience the feelings of regret and guilt. Fear of losing the person he loves, —and maybe finally understand what Flora may have been feeling for a while.
Payback time, Luke! Ha ha! 😜 And honestly, it would make his redemption so much more meaningful. He needs to feel the consequences of his own actions before he can truly change.
Sung Hoon, saw him in Noble my love, back in 2015/2016 and have been a fan ever since. What a handsome talented actor. Would love to see him any new tv drama.
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I am not questioning Flora’s handling of the assault. She defended herself, got herself out of the situation, had a colleague there to support her, and ultimately had the courage to file a formal HR complaint. Good for her. She handled the actual situation exactly as she needed to.
But we are talking about what happens when you are in a relationship.
When Luke asked her directly whether this man had ever made any unwelcome advances, I can understand why she denied it. She had just been through something traumatic, and she wasn’t ready to talk about it. Fine. That part I can understand completely.
What I cannot reconcile is what happens afterward. Flora had time to process what happened, put together her statement, identify the circumstances, preserve the recording, have her colleague as an alibi, and make the very deliberate decision to take the matter to HR. That isn’t an impulsive five-minute decision. There was clearly thought, planning, and a conscious decision to act.
And somehow, through all of that, Luke—her supposedly trusted partner—was never part of the equation. Not before. Not after. Not even as someone she eventually chose to trust & lean on.
And THAT is my issue.
Because if you have the emotional capacity to formulate a plan, gather evidence, involve HR, and fight for yourself—which again, I applaud—then at some point, if this man is genuinely your partner, shouldn’t he exist somewhere in your emotional universe too?
She doesn’t owe Luke disclosure as a victim. But as a person in a relationship, the complete absence of Luke from her thoughts, decisions, and support system says something about the relationship itself.
So yes, don’t blame the victim. But let’s also not pretend that being someone’s partner means being their convenient romantic accessory .
What I find difficult is that Luke was someone she leaned on—but only physically, never truthfully. She sought his comfort, hugged him, held onto him much longer than usual, and clearly found safety in his presence, yet still never trusted him enough to tell him what had happened.
So he gets to be the person she seeks for comfort, but not the person she allows to actually understand why she needs it. And that distinction matters when we’re calling someone your partner.
At some point, you have to decide whether you’re actually in a relationship—or just occupying the relationship slot.
If Luke is only there when Flora needs him for comfort, companionship, or romance, but disappears from the equation whenever life gets difficult, then I’m sorry, (to me) that's not much of a partnership.
Luke is a man of layers. On the surface, he says all the arrogant, dismissive things, but his actions tell an entirely different story. Flora is constantly at the center of his thoughts, even when he tries desperately to convince himself—that she isn’t.
It’s the same pattern we saw that first night. He was secretly looking forward to waking up next to her and being cuddled in the morning, but the moment reality didn’t unfold the way he had imagined, out came that familiar arrogant facade. 😂 He immediately hid behind his sarcasm and indifference rather than let her see how much her presence actually mattered to him.
That’s what makes Luke so fascinating. His mouth keeps saying, “I don’t care,” while his actions keep exposing just how deeply he does. The arrogance is often the mask; the tenderness, jealousy, protectiveness, and the way he instinctively puts Flora first are the real Luke❣️
Luke professionally asked Flora to stay, involved HR to handle things properly, and then, on a personal level, openly apologized. Wow! What a beautiful turnaround.
And I absolutely love how understanding Flora is of Luke. She carries zero prejudice against him. She sees beyond his silly trash talk and condescending exterior and somehow recognizes the genuine love underneath it all.
After Episode 13, watching Luke finally confront himself and then actually do something about it in Episode 14 was so satisfying. What a turnaround! ❤️
To me, these two characters are absolutely adorable and surprisingly realistic. They’re both guarding their hearts and their reputations, while their personal and professional ambitions keep creating havoc in the romantic ambiance surrounding them. That’s exactly what makes their dynamic so interesting to me♥️
And then episode 13 flips everything, an amazing turn of events!
When Alex, her direct, starts trying to poach Flora, Luke suddenly realizes how much the thought of losing her affects him. But instead of speaking to her as her boyfriend, he reacts from his position —and says some truly hurtful, condescending things.
With a father who has spent his life making him feel small, Luke has always hated that kind of behavior. Yet in his fear of losing Flora, he unknowingly became that same person.
Be careful who you hate, because sometimes, in the moments when you are wounded and afraid, you can become the very person you swore you would never be.
And I LOVE that Luke has finally had that moment of self-realization. He finally sees the damage he has done and recognizes the very behavior he has spent his life hating.
Now, if Flora walks away for a while… 😂 I wouldn’t even be mad.
Let Luke sit there and suffer a little. Let him experience the feelings of regret and guilt. Fear of losing the person he loves, —and maybe finally understand what Flora may have been feeling for a while.
Payback time, Luke! Ha ha! 😜
And honestly, it would make his redemption so much more meaningful. He needs to feel the consequences of his own actions before he can truly change.
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