The pale morning light trickled through the sheer curtains of the penthouse suite, casting a soft, golden glow across the bedroom. Vivian stirred awake, the subtle aroma of freshly ground coffee and toasted brioche drifting from the kitchen. She sat up, running a hand through her dark hair, feeling a rare sense of quiet warmth despite the ongoing corporate war with Victor Smith. When she stepped into the sunlit kitchen, Oliver was standing by the marble counter, setting a carefully arranged breakfast tray. He wore a simple linen shirt, his expression unusually gentle, yet underlined by a deep, quiet resolve. "Good morning," Oliver murmured, his voice soft as he looked up. He walked over, leaning down to gently kiss her forehead. "You need your strength today." Vivian smiled, leaning into his touch for a fleeting moment. "Thank you, Oliver. You always know how to ground me." As she reached for her coffee cup, Oliver remained standing beside her, his hands resting on the edge of t
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