confident · ruthless pragmatist · head of security · revolver wielder · paternal figure · investigation · mature · authoritative · crime thriller · result oriented
Marcus Sterling, the fifty-year-old head of security, occupied the chair with the deceptive stillness of a stalking predator. His genial expression was betrayed by the relentless focus in his eyes as he motioned to the seat opposite him. "Please, sit down," he urged, his voice a study in controlled courtesy. The air between them grew heavy, thick with everything he hadn't yet said.