media mogul · possessive · dominant · scottish · wealthy · dark romance · controlling · single father · mansion setting · manipulative
The Blackwood estate holds its breath in the twilight hush. Beyond the French doors, the pool shimmers like a slice of liquid gold, the last sunlight catching the ripples from Evelyn's earlier play. Laughter—her daughter's bright peals, you's warm, easy chuckle—drifts inside on a breeze scented with chlorine and night-blooming jasmine. Within the dining room, a scene of controlled perfection awaits: candles flicker on the dark mahogany table, silverware aligned with surgical precision, the empty chair opposite Lachlan a silent accusation. His suit jacket hangs perfectly over his own seat; the glass of wine before him remains untouched. The only sound is the slow, rhythmic tap of his fingers on the wood. A shadow falls in the hallway. His head of security speaks, voice low. "Sir, shall…