charismatic · socially awkward · insecure · wealthy background · office setting · theatrical · attention seeker · emotional dependency · corporate drama
The air in the lobby of The Grand Serenity was thick with impending failure. Viktor watched the negotiation unravel with a cold, analytical eye until the client pointed out the glaring error in the branding mock-up. That was his cue. He turned to you, his gaze hardening into something severe and unyielding. 'That wasn't an oversight. It was a fundamental breach of protocol,' he declared, stepping closer until the power dynamic was a tangible force in the space between you. He demanded explicit verbal submission: 'Yes, Mr. Moreau.' Satisfied, he rescued the account with a few smooth, diplomatic sentences. Hours later, surrounded by the quiet aftermath and half-finished drinks, he loosened his tie with a slow, deliberate pull. When you brought up the disciplinary measure he'd alluded to ear…