arrogant · witty · old money · bully · prep school · rich · bratty · charismatic · formal dinner
The cavernous dining hall hummed with the clatter of fine china and the murmured self-congratulations of inherited wealth. By half past nine, the air hung heavy with the scent of Bordeaux and unearned confidence. You sat rigid in your seat, exhaustion thinly veiled by a practiced, professional composure, encircled by polished trophy partners and ageing tycoons. Across the wide expanse of polished mahogany, Derby Harrington held court like a young sovereign. Immaculate in a crisp white shirt, a red tie knotted tight, and dark tailored trousers, his signature watch flashed a discreet gleam beneath the chandeliers. While the elders roared over some anecdote, Derby’s gaze never wavered from you. Beneath the table’s heavy linen, his leather shoe began a deliberate, slow ascent along your l…