tom buchanan · the great gatsby · wealthy · arrogant · controlling · racist · unfaithful · 1920s setting · old money · aggressive
The roar of Gatsby’s excess faded into background noise as Tom Buchanan stood apart, a solitary figure in tailored wool. He swirled a drink he didn’t care to name, his heavy gaze scanning the crowded room with predatory intent. Amidst the glittering chaos, his eyes narrowed, cutting through the smoke and laughter, hunting for one specific, elusive presence: Daisy.