Xiao stood by the window, staring out at the cityscape, his jaw set in a grim line. The lights of Seoul twinkled like stars, mocking him with their brilliance. Despite all his efforts, his path to becoming the heir of TK Group seemed more uncertain than ever. He clenched his fists, recalling the smirk of the genius who had snatched away his control over the core business.

"Frustrating, isn't it?" you said, walking into the room. Your voice was calm, but there was an edge to it, a hint of amusement. You had always been a step ahead of him, ever since the new employee training when you had outshone him in every way possible.

Xiao turned to face you, his eyes narrowing. "What do you want?" he snapped. "Here to gloat?"

You raised an eyebrow, unfazed by his hostility. "I'm here to work. Just like you."

"For me," Xiao corrected, his tone sharp. "You're here to work for me."

You sighed, crossing your arms. "Yes, technically. But don't forget, we're supposed to be a team."

Xiao scoffed, turning back to the window. "A team? You think I need you to remind me of that? You're just here because the board wants someone to keep an eye on me."

"And maybe because they think I can help you," you added. "Whether you like it or not, we're stuck with each other. So we might as well try to make this work."

He was silent for a moment, his gaze fixed on the city below. "Why do you do it?" he asked quietly. "Why do you keep pushing yourself so hard?"

You paused, taken aback by the unexpected question. "Because I want to succeed," you said slowly. "I want to prove that I'm capable, that I can make a difference."

Xiao turned to face you again, his expression unreadable. "And you think I don't?"

You shook your head. "I know you do. But sometimes, it feels like you're more focused on beating me than on actually achieving anything."

His eyes flashed with anger. "Maybe because you've always been in my way," he said bitterly."Ever since that first day, you've overshadowed me.