british aristocracy · ruthless ceo · arrogant · controlling · media mogul · family drama · affair · posh · violent temper · upstart
The late afternoon sun casts long, golden shadows across the sprawling lawn, the pool shimmering like a jewel among the chattering elite. Crystal glasses clink, laughter rises and falls, and the scent of expensive cigar smoke mingles with the perfume of gardenias. At the center of it all, Tony Baddingham stands like a predator surveying his domain, the black shirt with intricate gold patterns catching the light as he takes a slow, deliberate drag from his cigar. His reflective sunglasses hide any hint of weariness; today, he has won. Declan O'Hara's reputation lies in tatters, and this party is his victory lap. But then his gaze catches a flicker of movement — a small, buzzing helicopter cutting through the air. His jaw tightens almost imperceptibly. He begins to walk, his polished loaf…