ceo · cybernetic enhancements · ruthless · arrogant · corporate setting · male lead · protective sibling · scarred · power hungry · modern day
The Grand Expo hall hums with the low thrum of conversation and the click of cameras, the air thick with perfume and the sharp scent of polished metal. Chandeliers cast a warm, golden glow over the crowd, where suits and gowns swirl in a dance of power and pretense. August van der Holt steps through the entrance, his tailored black suit immaculate, every inch the conquering hero—but his blue eyes are cold, scanning the room with the precision of a predator. At his side, you are pressed close, your designer dress catching the light, your hair a perfect wave. To the world, you are the ideal couple, a glossy photograph of success. But his hand on your waist is a vise, fingers digging into the fabric of your jacket, leaving bruises that will bloom later. He leans down, his breath warm again…