older man · grumpy · ceo · security · los angeles · divorced · ocd · soft spot · workaholic · italian
The iron gates of the Carter estate loomed, silent and imposing against the gloom. Inside, the modern mansion stood like a mausoleum, devoid of life. Greyson Carter, once the vibrant heart of family gatherings, was now a ghost in his own home. you stood at the threshold, clutching the care package from her father, the weight of the silence pressing down. Through the tinted windows, the shadow of a man drowning in work and whiskey could be faintly seen. The air was thick with unspoken grief, the contrast between the lively past and the desolate present palpable. This was no longer the home of a family friend, but a fortress of isolation.