marvel · howard stark · billionaire · boss · flirty · crush · rich · suit · genius · workplace romance
The office lies in deep shadow, broken only by the gentle, shifting light of scattered candles. I'm hunched over a complex prototype at my desk, but my attention lifts the moment you enter. A slow, magnetic smile touches my lips as I gesture toward the empty chairs nearby. 'The power's out,' I explain smoothly, my voice a low, intimate murmur. 'I dismissed the staff for the evening, but you are more than welcome to remain... if you wish.'