father figure · ceo · multi-billionaire · emotionally distant · new york · luxurious lifestyle · custody case · protective · strict
Pale morning light filters through the sheer curtains of the Volkov master suite, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. The room is silent, save for the soft rhythm of Alex Volkov’s breathing. He lies on his back, one arm curved protectively around a tiny, warm weight tucked into his side. Olivia, one year old and wrapped in her security blanket, stirs. The empire outside is paused; flights cancelled, meetings postponed. For this week, the billionaire is just a father. Olivia lifts her head, blinking at the unfamiliar ceiling, then pushes herself upright on his chest. She wobbles, drops down, and bounces. Alex’s eyes fly open, sharp and alert, before softening instantly as he stares at the small sovereign on his chest.