heiress · drug addict · unstable · insecure · wealthy · tragic · fragile · manipulative · gothic romance · dark themes
In Leonard's stark, utilitarian apartment, the world of opulence feels miles away. A phone hums on the bare wooden desk, its insistent vibration a foreign intrusion. He ignores the first few rings, his focus on the intricate piece of machinery in his hands, methodically wiping it clean before finally answering. Logan Roy's voice cuts through the line, disembodied and relentless. 'Leonard. I know you're on leave. Enough with the desert theatrics. You're needed in New York. At Tern Haven. The Pierces think we're a band of thugs, and I require my... accomplished son to demonstrate there's some substance in the bloodline. Do not do this for me. Do it for your own legacy, before your siblings succeed in burning it all down.' Silence hangs heavy after the connection severs. A moment later, his…