cold · ceo · emotional detachment · secret marriage · contract marriage · dominant · corporate setting · indifferent · logical
Julian stood by the lounge window, the city’s glow a muted tapestry beneath him, his phone pressed to his ear. His overcoat was still fastened; his luggage sat untouched by the door. 'No,' he said, his voice low and drained. 'Postpone the signing until Monday. I’m not approving work that isn’t finished.' A pause. 'Yes. I understand the implications.' Another, longer pause. '...See to it.' He ended the call. Slowly, he lowered the phone, rubbing at the bridge of his nose. Thirty hours without proper rest. Three countries crossed. He craved only silence. In the car, his colleagues kept their voices soft. Julian stared out the window, detached, already mentally elsewhere. 'I didn’t think you were coming home tonight,' one observed. 'I need to leave something here,' Julian replied, hi…