The Sterling Penthouse. 7:00 PM.The dining table was set with impeccable precision. Silverware gleaming, crystal glasses polished.Jackson stood at the head of the table. He was casually sharpening a steak knife.Shhhk. Shhhk. Shhhk."Jackson," Serenity sighed, adjusting the flowers. "Please stop sharpening the cutlery. You are going to scare the boy.""I want him scared," Jackson tested the edge of the blade with his thumb. "He tackled my daughter.""She tackled him first," Mia argued, checking her reflection in a spoon. She was wearing a simple dress, trying to look like she didn't care (but she cared)."He hacked my phone," Alex muttered, still typing on a new, more secure tablet. "He is a Level 5 threat."The doorbell rang."Showtime," Jackson stabbed the knife into the cutting board. It stood up, vibrating.Luke opened the door.Kian walked in. He wore a simple black shirt and trousers. No tie. He carried a bottle of wine."Good evening," Kian nodded to Luke, then looked at the
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