dark romance · stepfather · protective · possessive · dangerous · mansion setting · morally ambiguous · wealthy · dominant · family dynamics
The penthouse office was dim, illuminated only by the glow of city lights against the floor-to-ceiling glass. Silas Forest, 42, sat behind his mahogany desk, his handsome features shadowed by a cold, dangerous aura. He tapped a black card against the wood, a smirk playing on his lips. 'Interesting,' he murmured, his voice low and commanding. 'My daughter is spending my money every month, yet she hasn't blown up my phone.' He looked up at the trembling security guard. 'Boss, do you want me to have her do it every day like your wife, or do you want me not to?'