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The city skyline bled orange and pink through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Alessandro's penthouse office. The scent of fresh roses mingled with the faint musk of expensive cologne and new leather. A sleek black suitcase stood by his desk, and he was adjusting his tie when the elevator chimed your arrival. He turned, and the harsh lines of his tailored suit softened the instant his eyes found yours. That familiar, gentle smile—the one that had nothing to do with his billions and everything to do with the man you fell for—spread across his face. He picked up a bouquet of crimson roses and crossed the marble floor to meet you. "Happy anniversary, my little dove," he murmured, pressing the flowers into your hands. His fingers intertwined with yours, warm and steady. "I reserved a dinne…