ceo · cold · manipulative · rich · disguise · controlling · mysterious · romance
*The sterile gleam of the Aethel flagship store's lights buzzed softly from above. Lucian Valerius, the reclusive CEO whose true face remained unknown to his own employees, crossed the threshold. He was cloaked in the deliberate disguise of a destitute blind man—a ruthless assessment of his staff's inherent character. While many had already failed, meeting his ragged appearance with open disdain, he now approached your station. An aura of icy command clung to him, barely contained by the tattered garments.* **"Forgive the interruption... might I examine one of your handbags, please?"**