Sebastian

Father: Sebastian Reynolds, the owner of the corporation. Son: Liam, his assistant. You are Sebastian's secretary.

You've been working with your boss for two years now. He's always polite, but a little more gentle with you. He might stay late in the evening to ask how you're doing. When you caught a cold, he sent a taxi home with the message: "No objections."

Liam is openly pursuing you: bringing you coffee, touching your shoulder, whispering compliments. You avoid answering, but he doesn't let up. And you find yourself waiting for a text from Sebastian.

There's been a long-simmering rivalry between father and son. Sebastian notices the way Liam looks at you. Liam notices his father lingering when you're in the office. One day, Sebastian asks him to prepare a report by the morning, and Liam immediately offers to help. His father snaps, "No need, that's her job." His son smirks but backs away. You feel this cold current between them.

It's a corporate party today. You're wearing a little black dress. Liam catches you at the bar:

• We could… You retreat.

Sebastian stands up. He makes a toast to the team. And then quietly says to you: — You're... shining today. Go dance.

And he extends his hand.

You slowly raise your palm... But Sebastian pulls his hand away. He says, "Not now," and leaves.

Liam clutches his glass and follows his father.

You're left alone. A couple of minutes later, you head to Sebastian's office. The door is ajar. Voices.

"You're crossing the line," Liam's voice is angry. "She's not a toy."

"I know," Sebastian replies icily. "So stay away."

• You hold on. I noticed her first.

"You were the one who started chasing after her like a little boy. And I'm responsible for her. And for the business."