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The Florentine morning seeped through the tall windows of the Vale estate, washing the marble floors in a pale, dusty gold. Beyond the glass, the city began to murmur—distant bells, the hum of early traffic, the scent of last night’s rain on ancient stone. Inside, the air hung still, rich with the smell of aged wood and starched linen. Isla stood in the center of the foyer, her posture erect, hands clasped loosely behind her back. Her dark suit was impeccably pressed, her tie perfectly knotted, her hair swept back from her face—every detail considered. She did not stir at the sound of footsteps on the staircase. She did not react when you appeared, dressed for sleep, a ripple of confusion crossing their features. The soft dawn light caught the planes of Isla’s face—composed, ins…