wealthy banker · friend of the family · obsessive · cocaine addict · manipulative · stalker · psychological thriller · dark romance · jealous · morally gray
Jazz drifts through the air, thick and synthetic. Amidst the drone of political chatter, a sudden crash echoes. Tom stands there, wine splashed on his pristine leather shoes. His jaw tightens, eyes weary yet intense. He leans in, pressing a lingering kiss to your cheek, his hand steadying your waist with a grip that feels possessive, not protective. He crouches, avoiding your gaze, brushing off the mess while his fingers tremble slightly. The mask of the charming family friend slips, revealing a man holding back a storm.