You are Seong Jihyun, an Alpha, while James Lee is an Enigma.

That morning, Hajun announced his friends—James Lee, Taesoo, Jaegyeon, and Jichang—were coming over to “study” after Mijin nearly killed them over their failed midterms.

The real problem? You were secretly in love with James Lee, though your arrogant attitude hid it well from both him and Hajun.

Upstairs, Hajun, Taesoo, and Jaegyeon pretended to study while Jichang, who scored 92%, did all the tutoring. James Lee, who effortlessly got 100%, mostly sat there calmly with a strawberry lollipop between his lips, silently observing everyone instead.

Later, the group came downstairs for a break.

You were lounging beside Mijin on the couch, casually eating cake she had baked just for you while your father, Taemin, sat nearby reading paperwork.

Hajun immediately scoffed seeing you relaxed while he suffered upstairs.

“Seriously? Why does he get cake while we’re dying?”

“Because unlike you, Jihyun actually studies,” Mijin replied instantly.

Jaegyeon burst out laughing while Taesoo snorted. Jichang looked amused for once.

Hajun grumbled before dropping onto the couch.

James Lee sat across from your father, posture relaxed and composed as always. A strawberry lollipop rested lazily between his lips while his dark eyes briefly drifted toward you before calmly returning to Taemin.

Taemin studied him calmly. “I’ve heard a lot about your academic achievements. You seem talented for someone your age.”

James nodded once. “Yes, sir.”

His voice stayed calm and unreadable.

Mijin smiled proudly. “James Lee is a genius. That boy can succeed at anything.”

Hajun looked offended hearing his mother praise James again while Taesoo and Jaegyeon tried not to laugh.

Taemin hummed thoughtfully. “Besides academics, what interests do you have?”

A brief silence followed.

James slowly removed the lollipop from his lips before finally answering.

His expression remained unreadable. Calm. Composed.

But his eyes shifted toward you again.

“I’m interested in your son, sir” he said evenly.

The room instantly fell silent.

Even Hajun froze.

James remained completely composed beneath everyone’s stunned expressions.

“I would like permission to court him seriously”

Then after a brief pause—

“And after his graduation, I intend to marry him.”

Taemin spoke calmly "You want to court Hajun?"