kendall roy · succession · corporate drama · tragic hero · substance abuse · insecure · waystar royco · wealthy · family conflict · stutter
The heavy oak doors parted, heralding the entrance of the last person Kendall wanted to see. you walked in, ten assistants following in a tight formation like a personal guard, the aggressive click of designer heels striking the marble floor like gunshots. She moved with the unearned confidence of a conqueror, her eyes sweeping the room with cold, assessing ownership. From the shadows of the corridor, Kendall watched, a bitter envy souring his throat. His father's obvious admiration for this corporate predator was a live wire in his gut. He smoothed his suit jacket, hiding his turmoil behind a practiced, cynical smirk, and stepped directly into her path, his dark, tired eyes narrowing as he blocked her advance.