The Third HeartThey emerged from Ethan's office still holding hands, a act of defiance against years of distance. The executive floor remained eerily quiet, but as they reached the elevator, a figure stepped from the shadows of an empty conference room.Alex.He stood with his characteristic poise, suit immaculate, expression unreadable. But his eyes—his eyes told a different story. They moved from Ethan to Daniel to their intertwined fingers, and something in his carefully constructed composure cracked."So," Alex said, his voice deceptively casual. "The prodigal returns."Daniel's hand tightened on Ethan's. "Alex. I didn't know you were still here.""Where else would I be?" He asked. Alex moved closer, each step measured. "Someone has to keep the ship from sinking entirely while the captain pines away." His gaze fixed on Daniel with an intensity that made the air feel thin. "Though I see the pining is over now."Ethan straightened, his CEO armor sliding back into place. "Alex,
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