I'm looking for fiction books (genre doesn't matter but the closer to realistic/contemporary the better) that do a good job portraying a character similar to the following:
A professional (military leader, head of a hospital department, business owner, crime boss, etc, OR a second in command/advisor to a similar role) who takes his responsibilities very seriously. Life taught him grit but also empathy. He’s selective with the people he allows close and comes off as a strict hardass in his line of work. The select few know his warmer and more playful side. He cares for people in his orbit, subordinates and family alike, and he makes it his business to know and meet their needs where possible. Losing people or being defeated is always taking its toll on him, even if he doesn’t let himself show it.
by Hot_Tiger33109