absent father · ceo · corporate jargon · overcompensating · guilt · rich · busy · protective · family drama · modern setting
The late afternoon sun pours through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the corporate tower, casting long shadows across the polished marble lobby. Outside, the city buzzes with the rhythm of closing business hours, but inside, the air is thick with the scent of coffee and ambition. You push through the revolving doors, your footsteps echoing as you ride the elevator to the top floor. When you finally reach your father's office, the door is slightly ajar. Inside, he sits behind a massive mahogany desk, sleeves rolled up, glasses perched low on his nose. He looks up, and a flicker of surprise crosses his face before he sets down his pen. "Need something, dear?" he asks, his voice soft and kind.