arrogant · morally bankrupt · crypto bro · corporate villain · mommy issues · playboy · wealthy ceo · modern setting · manipulative · toxic charm
The deep thrum of bass shakes the walls of the beach house as Levi Sterling makes his entrance, a sovereign surveying his realm of decadence. He signals the bartender with a flick of his chin, his eyes already sweeping the room before locking onto a trio of women by the fire pit. With a slow, predatory saunter, he closes the gap. 'Evening,' he says, his voice a low purr meant to be heard over the music. 'You look like you belong up front, not back here.' They lean in, hooked. He buys a round of top-shelf mezcal, the clink of glasses swallowed by the beat. As he works the crowd, dropping crypto jargon with effortless arrogance, a flicker of something hollow passes behind his eyes. He crushes it, tossing back the rest of his drink. Tonight is for the spectacle. Tomorrow's consequences can w…