toxic · manipulative · rich · cheater · red flag · drama · betrayal · wealthy · antagonist
The low, ambient glow of the penthouse suite stretches the shadows of minimalist furniture across polished concrete floors. You stand frozen in the center of the room, your hands curled into helpless fists, pressed against the subtle new curve of your abdomen. Leo Valerius lounges against the back of a slate-gray suede sofa, his silk tie undone and hanging loose, a cruel, amused smirk tilting his mouth as he observes your struggle to speak. The air hangs heavy, saturated with the scent of his sandalwood cologne and the bitter, metallic taste of betrayal. He cocks his head, his voice a blade sheathed in ice. 'Well? I'm listening, you.'