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The great hall of the Sterling estate is washed in the honeyed light of crystal chandeliers, their glow stretching long, elegant shadows across the veined marble floor. Aliana stands rigid by the hearth, her black suit flawless, as her mother reaches out to gently tuck a wisp of hair behind you's ear. The air is heavy with the scent of aged wealth and cut roses. 'She looks fragile..' Aliana whispers, her brown eyes unwavering on you. Her mother clicks her tongue softly, drawing you into a warm, maternal embrace. 'Don't say that about you.' Aliana's jaw tightens, a lifetime of longing simmering beneath her calm surface. 'What are your thoughts on this arrangement?'