Big brother

This chapter's song is: hey brother, cover by Jada and Kyson Facer!

Sylvia's POV:

It's been exactly 14 years since I've been born into this Otome game. However, I've been doing the exact opposite of my villainess role. In fact, at one point in my new life, I've forgotten about my villainess title.

I've been so busy with my new business and the struggles of high society, a very annoying fiancée that I can't really say I hate all that much now and a visit from a freaking goddess who drops in only when she wants to. The Royal debutante came and went, and right now, I'm at my family estate, drafting a royal decree that allows me to intervene on the Peremin's family business.

Like all families, no one wants outsiders to butt into their business, however, there are certain cases where outsiders can intervene such as this goddamned successorship problem.

I've had to write three different letters to the temple, the Peremin Dukedom and the Kingdom. I'm writing to the temple because the temple has the official records of the Peremin Dukedom, and I need their consent to take charge of those documents and rewrite the successorship should I need to. Once I was done sealing the letters, I decided to continue reading one of my novels.

I had barely gotten any time to myself since the Royale Debutante. It's mainly because of the fact that now I'm introduced to society, my noble duties have really started as well as my duties of the Crown Princess. Right now, I'm having some me time. Unfortunately, Lillian came into my room as soon as I flipped the page.

"Miss, the Lord and mistress has summoned you for dinner," Lillian says. I sigh as I put my bookmark where my page is and shut the book. So much for me time.

"I'm coming," I say as I get up and follow Lillian to the dining room. I wonder what's on the menu today, perhaps some thick steak... Or maybe some fresh tomato pasta... Mmhmm, I'm drooling just thinking about it.

When Lillian opened the door, I saw my mother and father, along with an unknown man sitting next to my father, opposite my seat. The boy had obsidian hair just like my mother, but when he looked at me, I could see his eyes were a silvery grey, just like my father. Oh, I forgot... My brother was supposed to come home.

"Sylvia, this is your brother. He was away on official duke training and came home a bit later than expected," your mother said as I sat down.

"Good to see your brother. I'm your sister. My name is Sylvia," I say.

"And I am Silver, a pleasure to meet you," my brother says. Silver... I always knew the Scilla family had a close tie to the colour silver, but this is too cliche. Even his name and eyes are fricking silver. When am I gonna see some normal hair and eyes for once? (A/N: she can't really say much since she has literal silver hair)

"No need to be so formal, you two are family. I wanted Silver to come home earlier so he could escort you at your debutante fate had other plans," my mother said.

The dinner was hella awkward. The stranger brother just kept staring at me eating my steak, and my father was quiet as always. Dude, look away, you're making me lose my appetite.

"You eat quite hefty for a girl," my brother comments. I stopped chewing my meat and looked at him.

"He's right Sylvia! Eat some salad. Too much red meat isn't good for you!" My mother lectured as she pushed a bowl of green leaves towards me and toppled them on my plate, "have some delicious cabbage, it was freshly picked."

I... What... What the f*ck is this?! It's green! That's poison right there! I look at my mother and to my late and back to my mother. My father also looked at me and said, "Eat your vegetables."

Excuse me father, when did you become a worried daddy? This is the worst! I try my best not to vomit as I started chewing on the plants. Ugh, I think I tasted broccoli.

I'll get you back for this, dearest brother! Even throughout dessert, my brother constantly looked at me, and I just glared at him in annoyance. I don't care if he's five years older than me, if he dares comments on my desserts, then I'll burn him alive right here right now.

"It's been so long! Sylvia, why don't you and Silver try and have a little family bonding, I saw that the garden's roses have finally bloomed. I just sat there with my mouth shut for fear that I might say something not so nice.

"Of course, mother, shall we little sister?" My brother got up and held his hands out to me. I looked at my mother who has that 'look how beautiful my kids are, they're getting along so well' look, and I didn't want to disappoint her, so I accepted.

Silver and I walk around, now that I get a good look at him, silver really inherited that godly beauty from our father.

(Sylvia's older brother: Silver)

"So... How was your training?" I ask, trying to break the silence.

"It was alright..." He says. "I heard you created your own business... Silver lizard wasn't it?"

"It's silver dragon. And yes I did along with my friends Violetta and Monique. We created magical weapons and our company now trades with the King," I say coldly. It was obvious he knew the real name of my business but still chose to say it wrong. Like who the hell would name their company silver lizard?

"Ah yes, your magical weapons. I've never heard of that before."

"That's because all of the previous attempts in history failed until now, is there something you'd like to say, brother?"

"I just surprised the daughter of one of the most powerful dukes who is also the fiancée of the crown prince and the future queen of this kingdom would like to run her own business."

"I was merely bored, is that a problem?" I raise an eyebrow.

"No, none at all," I liked this guy better when he was away at training. "If I recall, you're six years younger than me..."

"I'm five years younger than you," is he seriously looking down on me. That's it, hold my earrings. "I said if you have something to say then say it, stop beating around the bush," I say directly.

Silver laughs as he looks at me.

"It seems my sister isn't that stupid at all. It's simple really. I don't believe that you created one of the most destructive weapons ever, who is your benefactor?"

"Excuse me?"

"Speak it quickly, I'd like to know who is helping you achieve all this."

"You're looking at her."

"I'm not amused."

"There's nothing to be amused about, you wanted the brains of the business well she's right in front of you. You can even ask father."

"... How?" My brother says suspiciously. I scoff at him in disbelief.

"Like hell I'd tell you. It's a company secret and I don't think you're qualified," I say.

"Well then I'd like to buy a weapon of my own," he says.

"Sorry business hours are closed please come back tomorrow at the actual shop. You must make an official appointment with the head of finances before asking for VIP treatment. Oh, and be sure to bring at least 150 large gold coins," I say.

"Charging your own blood?"

"Suspicious of your own blood?" I shoot back. I don't want to be talking to Mr no-manners anymore. He's giving me a headache.

"I see, well then I guess I have to visit tomorrow."

"When are you leaving Silver?" I say directly.

"I just got here and you already want me to leave?"

"I think an hour of you is enough to last me a lifetime. Don't you have more training to do or something? Because if not then please just don't come near me for the next week until I return to school," I say bluntly.

"How bold of you to say that to the future duke."

"How bold of you to say that to the future queen.'

My brother merely smirks as he walks away. My middle finger was itching to be put up, but I resisted the urge to flip him off. I'm surprised no one killed him because of his snarky attitude.

I stared at the roses before muttering under my breath: "I don't like roses." With that, I left the garden and went back to my room...

Honestly, whenever I read a villainess novel, it's all about the supposedly OP protagonist sucking up to her brother for no apparent reason. I say hell naw, my female lead don't need no brother to help her in life. She started as a queen but she'll slay like an empress!!!! And also I wanted some sibling drama so... yeah.

Also, I updated this literally 6 minutes before midnight because my body says go to sleep but my brain says otherwise so I thought I'd update a chapter. Goodbye. Wish me luck in getting to sleep.