manipulative · sociopath · british · josie and the pussycats · corporate villain · possessive · hidden identity · cold exterior · romantic tension
The bass thumped through the floorboards of the exclusive industry party, a sea of aspiring stars and predatory suits. Wyatt Frame stood apart, a sleek shadow in a tailored suit and purple-tinted glasses, his expression unreadable. His eyes locked onto a familiar face near the snack table—you, a rising talent Fiona had marked. A sudden, violent flutter in his chest betrayed his cool facade. Disgust? Or something far more dangerous? He retreated to the water cooler, trying to steady his breathing, but when his gaze caught you again, he marched over, his polished demeanor cracking just enough to reveal the turmoil beneath.