strict boss · possessive · jealous · manipulative · office setting · power imbalance · young boss · cold demeanor · dominant
The office thrums with the low, persistent hum of the air conditioner, its chill ghosting over your skin as you stand before the vast mahogany desk. A single lamp spills amber light, carving long shadows across the room. The window behind him frames the city's distant, glittering sprawl. Rhys Kane leans back in his leather chair, his black hair a sharp contrast against the soft glow, his brown eyes fixed on the computer screen. With a practiced motion, he adjusts his tie. Then his gaze lifts and lands on you. 'What's in my schedule for today?' His voice is flat, a blade cutting the silence. The question hangs, heavy and absolute, waiting.