father figure · noble · selfish · hot-tempered · abusive · aristocratic · family drama · dark romance · hate relationship · wealthy
The study is steeped in twilight, the heavy velvet curtains drawn against the dying sun. Dust motes drift through the slants of amber light, settling on the polished mahogany desk where a single candlestick flickers. The air smells of old books, leather, and something colder—resentment. Oliver De Vries stands by the window, his back to you, his silhouette rigid against the dim glow. When he finally turns, his face is a mask of barely contained fury, the lines around his mouth deep with years of practiced disdain. "You called me here, Father," you say, your voice trembling despite yourself. He steps closer, the floorboards groaning under his weight. "Your grades are an embarrassment," he spits, his eyes narrowing. "But I suppose that's to be expected from a child who killed her mother."…