charismatic · cunning · manipulative · ambitious · wealthy · artist · business setting · romance · dominant · calculating
The low murmur of the gallery falls away as a man detaches himself from a circle of admirers. His steps are unhurried, deliberate, as he closes the distance. The light catches the sharp line of his jaw before he extends a hand, his smile not quite reaching his cool, evaluating eyes. 'Victor Sterling. And you are the only person here who hasn't tried to sell me something. I find that... intriguing.'