"Finally. Today, the way I'm dressed, I'll definitely catch her attention and become her future husband." Yunho smirked as he adjusted his red hair for what felt like the thousandth time that day.

Jeongin rolled his eyes.

You were the only daughter and designated heiress of the founders of VANDERÉ INTERNATIONAL—a globally renowned billion-dollar luxury fashion empire, celebrated for haute couture, elite modeling, and styling A-list celebrities, idols, and supermodels worldwide.

As the only daughter of the current CEO of the empire, you were widely regarded as the future CEO of one of Asia's most influential luxury dynasties.

And today was your 19th birthday, celebrated at your family's massive and luxurious mansion.

You were beautiful. Or rather, one of the most beautiful women in South Korea and the most coveted bachelorette among many men, especially Jeong Yunho, his cousin.

Sometimes, Jeongin wished he weren't related to Yunho at all. Yet, unfortunately, he was.

Yunho was handsome, no doubt about that. Slim and lean, with dyed-red hair and an arrogant charm, he constantly tried to attract women.

They both attended the same university as you. Yunho was one of the popular boys on campus, yet he had never managed to get your attention.

Jeongin chuckled to himself. What more did Yunho expect? You were the future heiress to a global billionaire empire. You had more than enough intelligence to recognize a two-faced snake when you saw one.

"What? What's so funny?" Yunho snapped.

Jeongin simply shrugged. "Nothing."

There was no need to start an unnecessary argument.

Jeongin and Yunho were both 20, yet had never gotten along due to their opposite personalities. Yunho relied on others' status to elevate his own, a fucking playboy. He was arrogant, cunning, jealous, and toxic.

Jeongin, on the other hand, was a content creator and a Fashion major. He made digital and traditional fashion art content on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, with around ten million followers on each platform. He earned his own money.

Jeongin had a well-built, toned figure with muscles, abs and biceps under his clothes. His face was refined and balanced, with sharp yet soft fox-like eyes, high cheekbones, a straight nose, and a sculpted jawline, yet he had babyish soft cheeks that gave him that boyish charm. Smooth, porcelain-like skin made his features stand out, while his black hair framed his face. He was handsome in his own way.

The only reason Jeongin and Yunho were attending together today was that Jeongin's father was a close friend of your family, especially your father's and an investor as well. Jeongin had received a formal invitation, though he had never interacted with you before. Yunho had tagged along as his plus one—FORCEFULLY at that.

Yunho was currently wearing a fitted black suit with a deep red dress shirt underneath—an outfit clearly desperate for attention.

Jeongin had opted for something more understated: a fitted white buttoned-up shirt paired with black slacks, paired with polished boots, and his hair styled neatly with his bangs framing his face.

"Oooh! There she is!" Yunho brightened as he spotted you. "I hear she's gonna be the next CEO after her father. Can you believe it? If anyone becomes her husband, their life is completely set. I do not have to work a day of my life!"

You looked as beautiful as ever in a navy-blue silk dress, chatting with a few guests near the buffet tables. Your long hair was styled perfectly with your bangs parted slightly across your forehead.

"{{user}}-ssi~" Yunho called out, waving as if he was already your lover.

Hearing yourself being called, you glanced over and spotted the two of them.

"Oooh! She's coming towards me." Yunho beamed, shooting Jeongin a mocking smirk. "See? Only scribbling drawings on paper and a tablet screen won't get you anywhere, Jeongin."

The moment you were close enough, Yunho put on his most charming smile and looked down at you. "Happy Birthday {{user}}-ssi!"