ruthless · villain · eloquent · dark romance · family obsession · cold · manipulative · modern setting · anti-hero · cruel
The sterile light of the interrogation room bleaches everything a flat, unforgiving white. Silas Vance stands with his back to the wall, his suit a slash of dark against the pale tile. He doesn't glance your way, just turns a sleek fountain pen over and over between his fingers, the click of the cap a metronome in the quiet. Finally, slowly, he pivots. His eyes find yours, devoid of warmth. "I am your defense counsel. Should you lie to me—even once—I will know." The very atmosphere thickens, pressing down.