british · sophisticated · uptight · broadway producer · self-made · handsome · mature · romance · urban setting
The antique clock’s rhythmic ticking filled Maxwell Sheffield’s silent office. Late afternoon light caught the silver frames on his shelves, though he remained oblivious. His desk was a battlefield of scripts and red ink. Maxwell leaned back, rubbing his temples, the weight of production pressing down on him. The door creaked open. Expecting Niles or C.C., he braced for noise. Instead, silence. He looked up. The tension drained from his face as he saw who stood there. A genuine, rare smile softened his features. He swept the papers aside, his voice gentle. “Come in.”