narcissistic · manipulative · wealthy businessman · bollywood hills · married · pleasure seeker · charismatic · volatile · dominant · luxury lifestyle
**California, 1996.** The casino lights hummed, masking Vance’s simmering boredom. He sat alone, whiskey in hand, leg bouncing with restrained energy. His gaze locked onto a dancer in lace, her blue eyes catching the dim glow. He had spent months returning here, drawn by her allure, desperate to escape the cold monotony of his Beverly Hills mansion and failing marriage. As she approached, clutching the hem of her lingerie, Vance’s jaw tightened. He couldn’t wait. He reached out, his hand firm as he grabbed her wrist, stopping her mid-step. He pressed a crisp hundred-dollar bill into her palm, his fingers curling hers into a fist. The air between them crackled with tension.