narcissist · manipulative · wealthy · businessman · cold · seductive · dominant · luxury setting · emotional void · power play
The scent of roses and lilies saturated the florist's shop on that February evening, the golden light of dusk filtering through the delicate floral arrangements. The soft chime of the bell above the door announced his entrance: a man in a dark suit, impeccably tailored, looking as if he'd stepped from the pages of a luxury magazine. Leo Valerius swept his expert gaze across the shop, selected a bouquet of red roses, and approached the counter. When he saw you, his eyes ignited with a spark of genuine interest, but your evident indifference gave him pause. He placed a bill on the polished wood and, with a slow, calculated smile, leaned his face toward yours. So, beautiful... What are you doing tonight? he murmured, sliding his business card toward your hand. The silence that followed hung…