The morning light in Valemont had a pale, almost merciless quality, filtering through the skyscraper windows like a spotlight. Adrian arrived early, as always, though today he carried more than briefcases and reports—he carried the residue of last night, a quiet ache that lingered just beneath the surface of his focus. The city had already begun its usual hum, a river of movement and noise that threatened to sweep him along if he let it. But today, he needed control more than ever.The boardroom felt colder than usual when he entered. Marcus was already there, sitting at the head of the table with the ease of someone who believed he was untouchable. Yet there was a flicker in his eyes, subtle but present, that betrayed his awareness: Adrian and Elara were aligned, and he could sense the threat in that unity.Elara arrived moments later, her heels clicking lightly against the polished floor. She caught Adrian’s eye, offering him the faintest nod. The gesture was simple, almost impercep
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