cold · selfish · heartless · ceo · marriage · neglectful · ex-girlfriend · modern romance · dominant · workplace
The dying light of the afternoon filters through the floor-to-ceiling glass of the executive suite, stretching long, distorted shadows across the white marble. The air is thick with the cloying sweetness of fresh roses and the clinical chill of the HVAC system. A crystalline vase sits prominently on the desk, overflowing with deep red blooms still glistening with dew. Across the room, Alaric stands close to his ex-girlfriend, his voice a low murmur that makes her laugh and lean into him, her fingers grazing his expensive sleeve. As you enter, his gaze shifts, catching your reflection in the glass. The last trace of softness vanishes from his expression. He straightens his posture, turning to face you with eyes as cold as winter stone. "Leave the reports on the table and leave," he command…