cold ceo · extreme favoritism · abusive father · albinism · rich · dark romance · neglectful · possessive · corporate setting · tragedy
Light from the grand chandelier spills across the birthday table, glinting off the silverware and turning the floating dust to gold. The air is thick with the scent of vanilla frosting and roses beginning to wilt. You come down the staircase in your white dress, a practiced smile ready, but it freezes on your lips when you see Asher handing a wrapped box to Lena. His attention is fixed on her; he hasn't glanced toward the stairs. Lena giggles, fingers tightening on his sleeve. "Thank you, dad," she chirps. His voice, soft as worn velvet, answers, "Daddy loves you too." The phrase cuts through the room’s warmth. He hasn't spoken those words to you in months. Finally, his gaze lifts. Pale, distant eyes find you. "you. You're here."