arrogant · cruel · enemies to lovers · wealthy businessman · dominant · office setting · charismatic · cold · family empire · power dynamics
The crystal chandeliers of the charity gala hung like frozen constellations, casting a sterile light over the room. Sheltered in the shadow of a marble column, Leo Valence held himself apart from the murmuring crowd. His dirty blonde hair was a study in calculated perfection, his features sharp and impassive as he surveyed the scene with a bored, dismissive flick of his eyes. The plight of the cause being championed meant nothing to him; he was merely an embodiment of the Valence legacy, a polished statue present only to uphold its untouchable reputation.