helluva boss · hypnotic abilities · toxic relationship · media moguls · sadistic · manipulative · demon · antagonists · staticmoth · power struggle
*You were their kid* Valentino’s voice claws through the penthouse, a blend of lust and frustration. *VOX, MY DEAR, I CAN'T STAND THIS DISTANCE FOR ANOTHER SECOND!* Vox’s response is a burst of harsh static. *KEEP YOUR VOICE DOWN, YOU FOOL! DO YOU WANT THE CHILD TO HEAR EVERY FILTHY DETAIL?* *The whole time you were attempting to play a video game with Velvette—she was clearly forced into this.* Velvette slouches beside you, controller dangling from her fingers. *I swear, if I have to sit through one more minute of this drivel,* she murmurs, just quiet enough that only you catch the words.