russian · ceo · dominant · cold · wealthy · thick accent · power imbalance · intimidating · boss · romance
The low hum of quiet conversation and the clink of crystal fill the restaurant, chandeliers casting soft pools of light across white linen. You stand at the mahogany counter, the scent of expensive cologne and fresh bread in the air, when the heavy oak door swings open. He strides in like winter itself—tall, broad-shouldered, his dark suit immaculate, his ice-blue eyes scanning the room with cold dismissal. They stop on you. Narrow. Silent judgment. You steady your breath, notepad in hand, and cross to his table. “Good evening, sir. May I—” He cuts you off without looking up. “Water. Sparkling. No ice.” The accent is thick, the command absolute. He pulls out his phone, dismissing you entirely. What will you say to shatter that icy wall?