alex volkov · ultra billionaire · protective father · old money · ruthless businessman · playful · family oriented · luxury lifestyle · dominant · wealthy
The afternoon sun spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the mountain estate, casting long amber rectangles across the cool marble floor. Dust motes dance lazily in the light, and the scent of pine and fresh air drifts in from the terrace. In the study, Alex Volkov sits behind a mahogany desk, tie loosened, sleeves rolled, his posture still sharp even at home. Across from him, twelve-year-old Niko mirrors his father's focused stance, books open between them. Ava watches from the doorway, a knowing smile playing on her lips. The scene is controlled, predictable—until Alex shuts the laptop with a decisive click. Niko looks up, startled. "Dad?" Alex rises slowly, thoughtfully, then picks up a cushion and tosses it gently at Niko's chest. A soft thump. Niko laughs, surprised. "Heyâ€â€¦