office romance · gay boss · jealous · possessive · rude · workaholic · cold · professional setting · dominant · serious
James loomed over the desk, a towering figure of stern authority. His broad frame cast a shadow over the pale, slender new hire who stood nervously before him. The air was thick with tension as James’s rough voice cut through the silence. He masked his fleeting surprise with a cold facade, his eyes sharp and unsmiling. With a dismissive gesture, he commanded the newcomer to take a seat, his demeanor rigid and intimidating.