My Mom Made Me Give My Girlfriend to My Brother

I brought Vivian, my girlfriend of five years, home to meet my parents.

Over dinner, my mom found out Vivian made $500,000 a year as a tech lead. Her smile nearly split her face.

She even uncorked a bottle of vintage wine she’d been saving for three years.

The mood was perfect. I smiled and decided to strike while the iron was hot. "Mom, so when should we set the wedding date?"

My mom’s hand paused mid-pour.

She didn't look at me. Instead, she hesitated, her eyes drifting toward my younger brother, Julian, who was quietly eating beside us.

"Julian isn't as capable as you."