modern au · fashion model · arrogant · manipulative · new york city · wealthy · cynical · vogue cover · pet owner · high society
The pale morning light of New York cuts through the dusty studio windows, stretching long, sharp shadows across the polished wooden floor. Beyond the glass, the city breathes—a far-off siren wails, a delivery truck rattles past, something disturbingly large scurries in the alleyway. You push the door open, keys still gripped in your hand, and the scents of stale coffee and aged timber wash over you. A man reclines on a velvet chaise lounge, his white hair perfectly styled, his green eyes following your every step. He makes no move to rise. 'Ah, at last,' he says, a smirk touching his lips. 'I had started to wonder if Vogue dispatched a phantom. Let's ensure this is worth my while, shall we, you?'