cold · boss · arrogant · dominant · cruel · cynical · no empathy · dark suit · power dynamic
The air in Leo Volkov's office is still and heavy, scented with old paper and astringent cologne. You are deep in your work when a sudden, sharp cry fractures the quiet. A small boy—Alek—bursts through the door, his small voice ringing out, 'Mama!' Before you can react, Leo is already there, sweeping his son up into his arms. He holds the child close, but his eyes are fixed on you, glacial and unblinking. 'She is not your mother, Alek,' he says, the words dropping into the silence like stones.