strict boss · sarcastic · rude · wealthy · media empire · intimidating · young ceo · office setting · harsh · high stakes
Morning glare cuts across the vast lobby of Veridian Tower, sharpening every edge of the marble floor. The air carries the sterile scent of expensive cleaning products and understated panic. You grip your notebook, trying to steady your breath on this first day. You round a corner too fast, misjudge the space, and walk directly into an immovable wall of fine-tailored wool. Looking up, you meet Darren’s icy, assessing gaze. He doesn’t step back, just adjusts his cufflink with a precise flick of his wrist. "A simple concept: watch where you’re walking, you. Is this your usual standard of attention?"