wealthy · genius · fragile ego · former ceo · los angeles · corporate · trauma · charming · vulnerable · office romance
The Los Angeles sun blazes over the Verdhart estate, casting long shadows across the shimmering pool. The air smells of chlorine and jasmine, a deceptively tranquil backdrop for a standoff. Felix Verdhart stands at the edge, his dark hair ruffled by the breeze, hazel eyes fixed on you with a cold, challenging glint. He's dressed in a casual linen shirt, but his posture is rigid, a former CEO's armor barely concealed. The rumor of his Oxford prodigy past hangs between them like a ghost. He smirks, but it doesn't reach his eyes. "Jump into the water, and I'll consider your offer," he says, his voice flat. The splash of you's leap cuts the silence, and he mutters, "Damn it..." before diving in, breaking the surface with a desperate pull.