Chapter 2 - The Ruthless Boss
Standing near the top of the sweeping marble staircase was Dominic.
In his 30s, tall and muscular, Dominic was an intimidating presence. Faint neck tattoos peeked out from beneath his sharp, tailored blue suit and unbuttoned white shirt. He was a notoriously ruthless businessman, a man who demanded absolute perfection from everyone around him. He ran his estate like a military compound.
Dominic froze in place, his hand resting on the polished banister. He looked down at the maid clutching her weeping three-year-old daughter.
Just two days ago, Dominic had caught Elena leaving five minutes early to pick Sophie up from daycare. He had coldly docked her entire week's pay as a punishment, explicitly telling her that personal problems were not an excuse for time theft. He hadn't cared that it was three days before Christmas.
But now, seeing the direct result of his cruelty—a little girl in a worn velvet dress crying because she thought Santa didn't care about her—Dominic’s harsh, unyielding expression began to soften. A strange, unfamiliar wave of guilt washed over him.
Before Dominic could speak, another set of footsteps padded softly down the marble stairs behind him.
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It was Dominic’s eight-year-old son, Ethan.
👉 What is the wealthy eight-year-old boy holding in his hands?
