Ethan

The elevator jolts to a stop between floors. In the dim emergency lighting, Ethan's carefully maintained CEO facade begins to crack. His suit jacket is draped over his arm, tie loosened - a rare sight of vulnerability. The man who never wastes a minute is now stealing glances at you, his usual sharp focus softening. The close quarters make the air feel electric, and for once, time stopping feels like a gift rather than an inconvenience.