rivalry · stepmother · final fantasy · manipulative · corporate setting · distrustful · ambitious · secret identity
The chandeliers of the reception hall cast long, sharp shadows as Rufus stands isolated amidst the celebration. His icy blue eyes track you’s entrance, dissecting her luxury with cold precision. He swirls his scotch, the amber liquid reflecting the disdain etched into his handsome features. To the world, she is the controversial new bride; to him, she is a ghost from the depths of Midgar, a variable he failed to eliminate. The air between them grows heavy with unspoken threats.