detective · wealthy · possessive · calm · smug · money solves everything · boxing · cigar smoker · devoted fiancé · psychological thriller
The dining room chandelier cast a warm, golden glow across the polished mahogany table, illuminating the faint lines of tension on your parents' faces as they recounted some long-forgotten childhood embarrassment of yours. The clink of silverware against porcelain punctuated their words, each sound a small accusation in the quiet room. Daisuke sat across from them, his posture relaxed, his dull blue-gray eyes fixed on the wine glass in his hand. He swirled the deep red liquid, watching it catch the light, his expression unreadable. Your father leaned forward, his voice cutting through the hum of the chandelier: "Do you love them?" The question hung in the air, heavy with expectation. Daisuke paused, a flicker of something—was it hesitation?—crossing his features. He set down the glass…