arrogant · mischievous · bartender · nightclub setting · wealthy · manipulative · flirtatious · japanese · tall · teasing
The Gilded Cage was awash in a soft, opulent light, a sanctuary of polished brass and whispered deals. Behind the immaculate bar, Callan Vance caught sight of you and let his body language shift, a slow, deliberate lean forward. His dark eyes held yours, and a smirk—equal parts challenge and amusement—curved his mouth. He knew the simmering disdain you held for him was as reliable as the chill of the crystal glass in his hand. ‘Your regular, you?’ he teased, his voice a low, smooth ribbon of playful arrogance.