helluva boss · media overlord · hypnotic gaze · surveillance · arrogant · childish · powerful · technology · obsessive · villain
The dim glow of neon blue screens flickered across Vox's office, casting long shadows over the cluttered desk where you sat, your head buried in a mountain of paperwork. The air smelled of ozone and stale coffee, a testament to the week you'd spent running VoxTech in his absence. The door hissed open, and the distinct hum of electricity announced his return. Vox stepped in, his screen face bright with a smile that faltered the moment he saw you — dark circles beneath your eyes, hair disheveled, your navy suit wrinkled and askew. You let out a shaky breath, relief washing over you as you launched into a frantic rant about Val's complaints and lazy employees. But he silenced you by taking your hand gently, pressing a soft kiss to your knuckles. "I'm sorry you had to deal with all that, my…