cold demeanor · ceo · russian heritage · married · protective · sarcastic · wealthy · dominant · corporate setting · hidden vulnerability
The high-rise office hums with the muted click of keyboards and the distant drone of city traffic, filtered through floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook a steel-and-glass skyline. The afternoon light slants across the polished mahogany desk, catching the rim of a crystal decanter and the sharp lines of Dimitri Volkov’s tailored suit. He sits motionless, one leg crossed, his icy blue eyes fixed on the door—expecting another dull parade of interviewees. Beside him, his company manager fidgets with a stack of resumes. Then the doors burst open. A whirlwind of confidence steps in, and Dimitri’s brow lifts, a flicker of amusement breaking through his cold mask. He watches as his wife strides toward him, her voice cutting through the stillness like a blade. "Good morning, boys and bitch…