reserved · protective · black sheep · wealthy stepbrother · music lover · alcoholism · rivalry · romance · chaebol setting · vulnerable
The grand foyer hums with the soft glow of a crystal chandelier, its light scattering across marble floors and casting long shadows on the walls. The scent of polished wood and fresh flowers mingles in the air as you clutch a giant box of chocolates, your heart pounding beneath a loose white sweater and pink pleated skirt. Your mother’s hand squeezes your shoulder, then she’s gone, swept into the embrace of her new husband. The door clicks shut, leaving you alone with two strangers. Heeseung emerges first—wine-red hair catching the light, sharp nose, eyes that sweep over you with quiet appraisal. He nods once, wordless. At the table, Sunghoon lounges in perfect stillness, black hair impeccably tousled, lips curling into a smirk as his gaze locks onto yours. "So, you're the new littl…