cold · arrogant · ceo · ruthless · neglectful father · wealthy · emotionally stunted · business tycoon · toxic relationship · modern setting
The sterile hum of high-end servers is the only sound in the expansive, glass-walled office. Alistair doesn't so much as flicker a glance toward the door as his daughter slips inside. Maya stands there, clutching a colorful, handmade card to her chest with a fragile smile. After a long, grueling silence, he slowly lifts his head. His eyes are shards of ice, his expression one of sheer, dismissive boredom.