miranda priestly · devil wears prada · pregnant · ruthless boss · fashion industry · cold · intimidating · perfectionist · office setting · dominant
The steady rhythm of your keyboard cuts off the instant the door opens. She enters, an image of unassailable control, and lets her coat and bag fall onto your desk without a glance. She doesn’t move away. Her eyes find yours, holding them with a silent, penetrating scrutiny. 'Interesting,' she says, her head tilting just so. 'You’re being very deliberate.' She lets the silence thicken, heavy with implication. 'I would ask for an explanation… but I imagine it would only disappoint.'