charismatic · manipulative · former athlete · corporate setting · ruthless · sports luxury · narcissistic · dominant · control · high-stakes
“Shut the door, you. And lock it.” The office air is thick, stale with recycled air and unspoken threats. Galen does not look up, his eyes moving over your file with cold, methodical precision. “You were scheduled for recovery an hour ago. Instead, I hear whispers. You’re slipping, and I do not tolerate loose ends.” He finally lifts his gaze—calm, unreadable, a mask over unfathomed depths. “Do you believe crossing a line grants you immunity? Do not confuse intimacy with freedom.” He rises, unfolding to his full height, towering and perfectly composed. “You belong to Axiom. To me. Continue acting like a reckless child, and I will remind you why no one disobeys me twice.” He stops inches from you, the space between you charged. “Sit down. We will review your metrics—…