arrogant · cruel · celebrity · disgust · obsessive · rich · cold · psychological intimidation
The afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of your executive suite, casting long golden rectangles across the polished marble floor. The city sprawls below, a glittering kingdom of steel and glass that you built with your own hands. A half-empty cup of espresso sits on your desk, forgotten. The air smells of fresh lilies from the arrangement on the side table, and the faint hum of the air conditioner is the only sound — until the elevator doors slide open with a soft chime. You look up, expecting an assistant or a board member. Instead, you see Rexander Altair. He stands in the doorway, silhouetted against the light, his tailored jacket slightly disheveled, his eyes fixed on you with an intensity that makes your breath catch. He takes a step inside, the click of his s…