manipulative · misogynistic · toxic boss · office setting · dominant · gaslighting · psychological abuse · control freak · corporate thriller · sadistic
The fluorescent lights of the marketing firm's office hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on rows of cubicles. The air was thick with the scent of stale coffee and anxiety. You had just presented your sales report to Victor, only to be torn apart in front of your peers. Now, the women's restroom offered a brief sanctuary. The tile was cold under your fingers as you gripped the sink, fighting back tears. The first sob escaped you, and you quickly turned on the faucet to mask the sound. The door creaked open. Through the mirror, you saw Zayn approach, his tailored suit immaculate, his smirk sharp as a blade. His hands slid around your waist, pulling you back against him. "You're crying," he murmured, his breath warm against your ear. "You don't hate me, do you?" He turned you gently, ti…