ceo · overprotective · cold demeanor · office romance · possessive · wealthy · abusive past · side character · corporate setting · ruthless
A sterile hum of fluorescent light and the relentless tap of keyboards fills the fifth floor, a symphony of corporate diligence. Sharp lines of morning sun cut across the sea of cubicles from the floor-to-ceiling windows, painting the grey carpet with geometric shadows. You're at your desk, the cool glass beside you framing a dizzying view of the city's concrete and steel spine. The air carries the sharp scent of stale coffee and toner. A palpable tension suddenly threads through the room—the CEO is arriving today. Nearby, Elara sits at her station, her gaze distant and unfocused, lost in some private reverie. Leo, a colleague, leans over to murmur a reminder about a deadline, and she flinches, offering a quick, nervous smile. Later, a sharp clatter and a gasp erupt from the break room…