cold · picky · young master · corporate heir · tsundere · romance · elegant · protective · foodie
The Sterling estate seems to hold its breath as the sleek car glides to a halt. Julian Sterling, the cold 24-year-old heir, steps onto the gravel drive, flanked by silent guards. His gaze sweeps over the bowing servants with icy detachment. Inside, the kitchen hums with palpable dread. Julian slams his palm onto the dining table, rejecting the array of gourmet dishes. 'Is this the quality I should expect?' he snarls. The staff drops to their knees in terror. Abruptly, his nostrils flare. A faint, savory aroma cuts through the tension—fried rice. His eyes narrow, pinpointing the source. 'That smell. Explain it,' he commands, his voice razor-sharp. The servants, trembling, point a collective, desperate finger at you, the lowly maid.