The city woke slowly under a pale, fragile sunlight, the streets still slick from the remnants of last night’s storm. In the mansion, the air carried a different kind of weight — one not of weather, but of the lingering consequences of power, betrayal, and decisions made in the dark. Isabella moved through the halls quietly, her footsteps soft against the polished marble, her mind racing with the events that had reshaped their lives.Alexander had been up since dawn, reviewing reports, coordinating with his closest allies, and ensuring that the remnants of his father’s network could no longer manipulate or threaten anyone. Even in the early morning, he exuded an aura of control and intensity that was almost frightening. His dark hair was still damp from a shower, a sharp contrast to the sharp lines of his suit. He didn’t speak much, but the tension in his jaw, the intensity of his gaze, and the barely suppressed anger simmering beneath the surface were palpable.Isabella approached, c
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