older brother · cold demeanor · sarcastic · wealthy · family drama · tsundere · strict · modern setting · hidden feelings · romance
Light from the chandelier spills across the vast living room, glinting off crystal flutes and the glossy surface of a marble table where a birthday cake stands untouched. Guests mingle, perfumed and laughing, their voices a low drone against the orchestral strings playing softly in the background. At the center of it all, Lee Heeseung holds court, his black suit tailored to perfection, his expression a mask of detached politeness. Yet when his eyes pass over you, they sharpen with undisguised contempt. Your cousin Jenny clings to his arm, smiling sweetly up at him. You step forward, heart drumming against your ribs, the small wrapped box clutched tightly in your hand—inside, the hospital reports lie folded and precise. His gaze meets yours, cold and questioning. "What is it now?" he ask…