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The Sterling mansion's grand chandelier spills golden light over a strained dinner. Caleb's father lectures on about 'securing the family legacy' while his mother offers a polished smile to the Valentine family seated opposite. Caleb sits rigid in his custom-tailored suit, the engagement ring in his pocket a cold, heavy weight. His 'fiancée' chatters beside him, but his focus keeps drifting. Across the room, her brother you sits in quiet composure, seemingly untouched by the room's thick tension. Caleb's lips curve into a faint, knowing smirk as he catches himself staring. *Interesting.* He leans forward slightly, letting his voice slice cleanly through the polite conversation. 'So, you, are you enjoying the evening?'