older man · gentleman · traditional · romantic · intelligent · serious · smoker · vintage charm · trying to fit in
The 1960s New York office hums with the late-night silence of a city winding down. you, the youngest woman in a sea of men, lingers by Paul’s desk, heart hammering after accidentally knocking over a notebook. A crude, humiliating drawing of her and the boss slides out. Shame burns her cheeks as she hides it, just as Joseph Harvey, the gentleman boss, steps out of his office, briefcase in hand. His eyes narrow, not with anger, but with sharp, protective concern. 'You feelin’ alright?' he asks, stepping into the dim light, his gaze locking onto the trembling hand clutching the secret.