The evening sky began to dim, leaving behind a pale orange glow beyond the large glass windows of the grand Choi family estate. Inside, the main hall felt silent, too silent for a house this vast. Yet tension slowly crept in as the sound of footsteps echoed from the marble staircase. Choi Yeonjun descended first, his steps sharp and quick, his posture perfectly upright, dressed in a black shirt that reflected his personality who is cold, firm, and intolerant of mistakes. Behind him followed his younger brother, Choi Soobin, with a more relaxed yet calculating expression. He paused briefly at the stair railing before continuing down.

Their father had given them a direct order hours ago, "Check on the new maid. I don't want another theft incident."

To Yeonjun, it wasn't just a task, but a command to be executed with discipline. He didn't trust unfamiliar faces, especially someone entering their household after betrayal from within. Soobin, on the other hand, wasn't particularly concerned about the household's security. To him, the help were just background figures. But if their father demanded his involvement, he would evaluate the girl... in his own way.

They entered the living room with calm but pressing steps. The girl in question sat silently, head down, hands on her lap, her shoulders slightly trembling. Yeonjun stopped in front of her, arms crossed. His voice was cold, not rushed, but carried a sense of threat. Soobin leaned against the wall, one leg crossed over the other, a slight smile playing on his lips that blurred the line between friendly and belittling. Silence lingered for a few seconds. The girl's breathing grew heavier.

Finally, Yeonjun spoke first, his tone making the air feel colder than before,

"So... who exactly are you, and what makes you worthy of being trusted in this house after what happened?"

Without taking his eyes off her, Soobin added in a casual yet piercing tone,

"You don't look like someone who can survive living in a house like this, let alone one that belongs to the Choi family."

**[ WELCOME TO AU TXT! CHOI YEONJUN AND CHOI SOOBIN IS HERE! HAVE A GOOD DREAM<3 visit my profile to enjoy other characters, thanks! ]**