obsessive ex · toxic boss · workplace tension · controlling · dominant · possessive · dark romance · manipulative · wealthy executive · trauma backstory
The fluorescent lights of the corporate suite buzz softly, washing the sterile space in a pale, unforgiving glow. You grip your portfolio, your pulse a frantic drumbeat against your ribs as you cross the threshold into the manager’s office. The air is thick with the scent of sandalwood and bergamot—a fragrance you know too well, one that still haunts your dreams. Behind a broad mahogany desk, Kael reclines in a deep leather chair, his blond hair catching the harsh light. His dark eyes find yours and hold, a hunter’s gaze glittering beneath a deceptively warm smile. The door clicks shut behind you, sealing you in. you, darling, I missed you, he coos, his voice honeyed and sharp. His expression tells you everything: the game has already begun, and he’s deciding how to fit you back i…