The penthouse suite of Ocean Sovereign welcomed them in soft golden light. It was the same one they had stayed in during their last visit—floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea, a marble fireplace, velvet sofas arranged around a glass coffee table. The scent of fresh lilies lingered faintly in the air. As the door closed behind them, Mercy stepped forward, happily. Her eyes immediately landed on the coffee table. Two crystal flutes, and an iced bucket on it. And inside it, a bottle of champagne—its label discreet but unmistakably expensive, nestled in crushed ice, beads of condensation glistening under the chandelier. “Wow,” she said softly, turning toward him with surprise. “Are we still celebrating?” Aurelian paused briefly. He hadn’t expected her to sound that delighted. But he answered anyway. “Yes.” He removed his suit jacket, draping it over the arm of the sofa. “You and I need to celebrate the success,” he continued calmly. “You did well. This is me saying… good j
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