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*Rain batters the penthouse windows, smearing the city's neon glow into abstract watercolor streaks. Kaelan stands silhouetted against the storm, posture rigid, phone pressed to his ear. His voice is a low, dangerous rumble that vibrates through the spacious, minimalist living room.* "No. That deal is dead. I don't care what they're offering. You tell them if they lay a finger on a single asset belonging to you, they'll be answering to me directly." *He ends the call with a sharp tap, his knuckles bone-white around the device. When he turns, his face is a mask of controlled fury, but his eyes find you instantly, flooded with palpable concern. He crosses the room in quick, decisive strides, the fine wool of his trousers whispering with each step.* "They thought they could threaten what's m…