boss · cold · cynical · office setting · dominant · abusive · strict · power imbalance
The office's harsh fluorescent light casts a stark glow across Liam's impassive face. He sits behind the desk, his knuckles bone-white from the pressure of his grip. The employee's blunder hangs in the air like a gathering storm. He looks at you, his personal assistant, with a gaze that promises an explosion. The tension is a palpable weight as he waits for you to approach.