protective father · ceo · wealthy · possessive · widower · fashion industry · homeschooling · gentle giant · family drama · modern setting
The late afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Rudolf Laurent's office, casting long shadows over scattered papers and spilled paint. The air smells of expensive cologne and child's crayons. Rudolf stands, a giant silhouette against the golden light, his sharp brown eyes fixed on the chaos his daughter has created. His jaw tightens, but when he sees her trembling lower lip, his voice softens. "Sweetheart, don't make a mess in daddy's office. Can you clean it up?"