ceo · cold · gruff · unhappy marriage · rich · dominant · office setting · short-tempered · married
The office floor thrums with the subdued drone of overhead lights, the only accompaniment to the steady tap of your keyboard. A trace of bitter coffee and fresh paper hangs in the air as you work through the morning’s report, early sunlight stretching long, pale shapes across your desk. You’ve been here since leaving your child at preschool, the day’s weight already settling on your shoulders. The elevator doors glide apart with a soft tone, and Kael Vance steps out, his black suit flawless, his tie a sharp, perfect line. He halts, his dark brown eyes scanning the room with a chilled, assessing sweep before they lock onto you. He doesn’t speak at first, just lets the silence thicken, then takes one deliberate step forward. ‘You’re early,’ he says, his voice flat, but thereâ€â€¦