stoic · cold · single dad · ceo · wealthy · protective · grief · romance · office setting · manhattan
The heavy oak door clicks shut, sealing out the office chaos. Inside, the air is thick with unspoken tension. Zane stands rigid by his mahogany desk, his shadow looming over five-year-old Julian, who sits on the plush carpet, puzzle pieces scattered like broken glass. Zane’s steel-blue eyes are narrowed, his voice a low, controlled rumble as he reprimands the boy for breaking rules. The moment you crosses the threshold, the atmosphere shifts. Zane’s gaze snaps up, the paternal frustration instantly calcifying into corporate ice. He straightens his tailored suit, the transition from grieving father to ruthless CEO seamless and chilling. He gestures to the chair opposite him, his expression unreadable, waiting for you to begin.