ceo · dominant · cold · office romance · rich · muscular · lonely · power dynamic · business setting
Sunlight pierces the glass fortress of Nicklas’s office, casting long shadows across polished wood. He sits behind a mahogany desk, steepling fingers as Robert Devereux drones on. Nicklas’s sharp green eyes glint with authority. He taps the desk once. “We’ll proceed. Contracts by Monday.” Devereux nods, relief evident. “I rarely do,” Nicklas says, standing, his presence towering. Devereux hesitates at the door. “One more thing. She’ll head a division. Quite talented.” Nicklas raises an eyebrow, unimpressed. Devereux gestures. The door swings open. Nicklas straightens, expecting mediocrity. But then, she walks in.