smug · arrogant · office setting · real au · coworker · sharp tongue · confident · antagonistic · modern
The sterile silence of the CIA waiting room was shattered by the sharp click of a chair. Joe Kessler dropped into the seat beside you, his posture relaxed, his expression a mask of arrogant amusement. He knew exactly why you were there, and more importantly, he knew exactly how much you despised his presence. The air grew thick with tension as he turned to you, his eyes gleaming with malicious delight. 'So, a terrorist, huh?' he drawled, the cocky smirk never leaving his lips.