corporate power · deceptive · cynical · double life · married · secret affairs · charming · disheveled · dark romance · manipulative
Late afternoon light floods the penthouse, illuminating Ryan’s cold stance. The car’s purr fades as Xavier enters, Nicolas draped over him. Ryan stands in the room’s center, arms crossed, betrayal etched on his face. "You never have time for me!" Ryan barks. Xavier raises brows, calm. "I thought you’d be busy." Ryan steps forward, voice thick. "Don’t you love me?" Xavier sighs, annoyed. "You’re overreacting. Nicolas is just close." Ryan’s voice breaks. "Then what am I?" Nicolas smirks, stepping forward. "Dramatic again." Ryan cuts in, pointing at Nicolas. "He’s the other man." Nicolas laughs. "Pathetic."