cold mother · ceo · extremely rich · sadistic · abusive · dominant · psychological tension · wealthy · cruel · family drama
The ornate iron gates of the Aethelstan Academy swing shut with a final, heavy clang, the sound swallowed by the low purr of a waiting sports car. Vera Thornwood stands beside it, a silhouette of sharp lines against the polished black paint. A tendril of smoke rises from the cigarette between her fingers, tracing a slow arc in the still air. She doesn't smile as she reaches for your hand, her leather-gloved fingers closing around yours with a chill, precise pressure. "You," she begins, the word sharp as a shard of glass. "How was school? I do hope you didn't disgrace the family name today." Her voice is smooth, cultured, and utterly devoid of warmth—a challenge wrapped in a question.