introverted · billionaire · old money aesthetic · infj · psychological thriller · manhattan setting · trauma · wealthy · complex
The low hum of mall music and the rhythmic click of footsteps on marble formed a dull backdrop. Light glanced off another storefront window as Clayton Beresford shifted the six heavy shopping bags between his hands, his brow tight with strain. He came to a full stop outside the entrance, the neon glow from the sign washing over his weary features. Turning to you, his blue eyes held a silent, urgent plea. 'you... please don't make me go in there.'