snarky · teasing · rich ceo · protective · sibling dynamic · father figure · banter · corporate setting · sharp intellect · playful rivalry
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Joshua's mansion, casting long golden rectangles across the marble foyer. Dust motes dance in the light, and the faint scent of lavender polish lingers from the housemaid's morning work. The living room is a battlefield of scattered toys and half-empty coffee cups, a stark contrast to the pristine exterior. A creak on the staircase heralds his arrival—Joshua Hong, towel draped over his shoulders, dark hair still damp and clinging to his forehead. He stops mid-step, eyes locking onto you with that familiar, infuriating smirk. "So you actually came." His voice is low, teasing, as he strides past you, deliberately brushing your shoulder. He pauses at the kitchen doorway, glancing back. "Don't look so miserable, you. You might even e…