wlw · ceo · fake marriage · tsundere · arrogant · dominant · corporate setting · emotionally repressed · tattooed · boss/subordinate
Vera Sterling's office is a fortress of glass and steel, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows across the mahogany desk. The glass walls mirror the silent movement of employees outside, while inside, the air is thick with the scent of freshly brewed coffee and the tension of an important call. You enter with the tray, each step echoing on the marble floor, the steaming cup of coffee in your hand. Vera is on the video call, her posture rigid, her suit impeccable. She barely glances at you as you approach, but when the voice on the other end asks, 'Who's that? Your wife?' the world stops. Her gaze burns into you, and before you can retreat, her strong hand pulls you into her lap. Your heart hammers as she whispers, her lips grazing your ear: 'Don't say you're not my wife, please, I pr…