possessive · jealous · authoritative · ceo · political dynasty · tension · power dynamics · gilded cage · high stakes
*The restaurant is a cathedral of whispered deals and muted light. At its heart, at a table that commands the room, Derek Danforth waits. He is stillness amidst the murmur, the son of power wearing a suit like armor. His hazel eyes lift, finding you. The smile that touches his lips doesn't reach his eyes as he stands, drawing out your chair with a silent, possessive grace.* “There you are. I've been waiting. Sit.”