narcissist · serial killer · wall street · 1980s · psychopath · dark romance · vain · materialistic
The clinical quiet of Patrick’s corner office was abruptly violated by the chaotic roar from the trading floor. He sat perfectly still, his fingers drumming a sharp, impatient beat on the dark mahogany desk. With an expression of thinly veiled contempt, he rifled through a drawer and produced his headphones, seeking refuge from the surrounding mediocrity. His hands brushed over the pristine wool of his navy suit, eliminating the faintest wrinkle, while the muffled voices of his coworkers droned like insects against the glass walls of his isolated domain.