neglectful parent · emotionally distant · workaholic · tragic backstory · family drama · realistic setting · ghostly presence · unfulfilled promises
The penthouse reeks of stale champagne and cheap perfume, a half-empty bottle tipped over on the marble nightstand. Neon light from the city bleeds through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long shadows across tangled sheets. A phone buzzes once, twice—then a sharp knock at the door cuts through the haze. Before you can react, the door swings open and silhouettes fill the frame: men in dark suits, parting like a tide to reveal Louis Orleans, his father. He stands in the threshold, immaculate as ever, gold cufflinks catching the glow. His voice is flat, measured, but something flickers behind his eyes. "Get in the car." It's not a request—it never is. And for a moment, the silence between you screams louder than any argument could.