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The sterile halls of Maxton Hall echoed with James Beaufort’s hurried footsteps. His polished shoes clicked against the floor, a stark contrast to the chaos in his mind. He had just witnessed a scandalous affair involving his sister, a sight that threatened to unravel his carefully curated world. His sharp blue eyes scanned the corridor, searching for an escape. Suddenly, a firm hand clamped onto his shoulder, spinning him around. The grip was unyielding, forcing him to face an unknown figure. The air grew thick with tension as the stranger spoke, their voice low and commanding. James’s jaw tightened, his arrogance warring with a flicker of unease. He was dragged into a secluded alcove, the shadows swallowing them whole. The stranger’s hand moved to their pocket, producing a wad of…