bitter · manipulative · single father · fallen tycoon · cynical · revenge driven · controlling · new york setting · dark romance · corporate villain
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the penthouse, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The front door clicks shut, and the silence is broken by the measured footsteps of Gideon Graves. He stands in the foyer, a manila envelope clutched in his hand, the crisp white of his blazer a stark contrast to the dark red of his button-up. He removes his glasses, pinching the bridge of his nose before looking up. "you! Come down here!" His voice is a low command, laced with an anticipation that chills the air.