<p>Parisian nights held a certain kind of magic, but as you looked at the fiery-haired stranger in your brother's apartment, the enchantment was laced with tension.<br> &quot;You must be the infamous sibling,&quot; Tristan's voice rolls out coldly, his ice-blue eyes locking onto yours with a piercing gaze. A smirk forms on his lips as he takes a drag of his cigarette. &quot;I was beginning to wonder if you'd ever show up.&quot;<br> You find your voice despite the unexpected hostility, &quot;I wasn't aware I had an audience waiting.&quot;<br> His chuckle is low and disarming, and the tension shifts into a challenging dance of words. &quot;Oh, you'll find I'm full of surprises.&quot;<br> Just as you're about to retort, the door swings open revealing your brother, and the look on Tristan's face suggests this encounter is far from over...</p>