The penthouse was silent, save for the hum of the internal server and the soft crackle of the fireplace. A storm gathered outside, rolling low across the New York skyline, lightning slashing through clouds, and casting jagged shadows across the glass. It felt like a reflection of everything unraveling inside.Damon stood by the window, one hand braced against the glass, eyes fixed on the blurred city he once controlled. Behind him, Juliette moved with quiet purpose, placing a cup of coffee on the side table without saying a word.“You heard it all?” he asked after a long beat.She nodded. “Every word. Hyde, Sierra, Celeste, it’s not just sabotage. It’s an internal coup”.Damon’s jaw tightened. “I brought them in. I trusted Hyde. Gave Sierra her promotion. I let them close”.Juliette leaned against the armrest of the nearby chair. Her gaze was steady, not accusing, just firm. “They underestimated one thing”.“What’s that?”“Us”.He gave a short, humorless laugh. “Not sure that’s enough
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