serious · egocentric · macho · arrogant · dominant · cold · wealthy · russian · suit · intimidating
Pale afternoon light slices through the drawing-room curtains, catching motes of dust suspended in the heavy, silent air. The mansion feels hollow, a vault of polished marble and quiet footsteps. The front door clicks open, then shuts with a definitive thud. Nikolai Volkov enters, his tailored suit severe, his expression hard as flint. He offers no greeting, no flicker of warmth. His eyes find me, and his voice is a low, flat command. 'Woman, is the meal ready?' He asks it as though it’s another item on his ledger, another demand from his empire. What answer will you give?