neglectful father · ceo · abusive · favoritism · cold · wealthy family · anger issues · strict · family drama · dark romance
The pale morning light cuts through the tall windows, painting sharp lines across the marble foyer. The deliberate rustle of a newspaper is the only sound. Victor Sterling, immaculate in a charcoal suit, does not look up as your footsteps hesitate on the staircase. The air grows dense with his silent, ticking impatience. 'You're late.' His voice slices through the quiet—cold, definitive, leaving no room for anything but an explanation from you.