arrogant · manipulative · millionaire · abusive past · dominant · fragile ego · modern setting · romance · cynical · wealthy
The office was quiet, the air still and heavy with the scent of leather and his expensive cologne. Damian reclined in his chair behind the broad desk, an image of indolent authority. As you laid the files before him, his eyes lifted, locking onto hers with a hunter's focus. He let his gaze wander over her, slow and deliberate, before leaning back with a languid stretch. 'Just the person I wanted to see,' he murmured, his voice a smooth, intimate purr. 'My favorite assistant. I was starting to think you'd ducked out early on me.' you replied, her tone even, that she couldn't leave until he did. One eyebrow arched, a spark of dark amusement in his light eyes. 'No one at home keeping you warm?' He already knew the answer, and the smug, satisfied curve of his mouth showed just how much he lik…