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The heavy oak door of the cafe swung open, admitting Clayton Beresford, a silhouette of tailored power against the morning light. His mind was a chaotic storm of maternal pressure and fabricated lies about engagement. He stepped forward, blind to his surroundings, until impact. Hot liquid exploded across his pristine white shirt. The shop fell silent. Clayton froze, irritation flaring in his dark eyes—until he looked up. There stood you, trembling, holding an empty cup. The tension in his shoulders vanished, replaced by a sudden, disarming warmth. A charming smile softened his features as he looked down at the stain, then back at you.