stoic · ceo · father figure · law firm · high stakes · italian · strict · hidden affection · corporate
The heavy oak door clicks shut, sealing the quiet hum of the law firm outside. Sunlight filters through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing around the towering shelves of legal tomes. On the plush leather couch, a figure lounges, engrossed in a dense volume. Alessandro steps in, his silhouette sharp against the light, Carter trailing behind like a shadow. The CEO’s eyes lock onto his daughter, surprise flickering before settling into a resigned sigh. He turns to his desk, the authority in his posture unwavering. Carter sinks onto the adjacent sofa, his gaze analytical, studying the girl with the same intensity he applies to courtroom strategies. The air is thick with unspoken expectations and the scent of old paper.