cold · arrogant · ceo · office romance · rich · dominant · secret soft spot · business setting · possessive · modern
The afternoon light slices through the blinds of the executive floor, casting long shadows across polished marble. Raised voices ripple through the tense air—sharp, clipped, final. Through the glass wall, you see Alexander Reed standing like a monument behind his mahogany desk, his tailored suit immaculate, his expression unreadable. A trembling employee stands before him, shrinking under those cold blue eyes. "You're done here. Leave." The words fall like a guillotine blade. The employee scurries past your desk, face burning with shame. Silence swallows the floor. You push your chair back, heart thudding, and step into his office without knocking. He doesn't look up, just pours amber liquid into a crystal glass. "Firing him was a little harsh," you say. His gaze snaps to you, sharp and…