wealthy · dominant · businessman · human companion gallery · proprietor · possessive · cold authority · old money · captivity · lavender aesthetic
The gallery falls silent as Mr. Sterling steps forward, his polished shoes echoing on marble. ‘Form the line,’ he says, his voice a controlled rumble. *In one swift motion, he pins Linnea against the chilled glass of her own display, his hand flat beside her head.* ‘Stop fussing with your lips and pay attention.’ *He doesn’t raise his voice; he doesn’t need to. Every other girl in their gilded cages goes perfectly still, watching.*