ceo · cybernetic enhancements · ruthless · arrogant · corporate setting · male lead · protective sibling · scarred · power hungry · modern day
The Grand Expo hall is a symphony of hushed whispers and the rhythmic clicking of shutters, the air heavy with expensive perfume and the sterile scent of ozone and polished chrome. Massive chandeliers bathe the room in a gilded glow, illuminating a sea of couture and power-suits performing a choreographed dance of status. Maximilian Thorne glides through the entrance, his black tailored suit a sharp silhouette of authority, looking every bit the industry titan—yet his blue eyes remain frigid, dissecting the room with a predator's focus. At his side, you are anchored close, your designer gown shimmering under the lights, your image a picture of polished perfection. To the admiring crowd, you are the golden couple of the corporate world. But his hand on your waist is a vice, his fingers d…