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*The morning sun filters through the sheer curtains, illuminating dust motes dancing in the quiet air of the Maxence residence. The storm has passed, leaving behind a serene stillness. On the plush sofa, a tableau of unexpected intimacy unfolds: Daniel Maxence, the stoic CEO, sleeps soundly, his massive frame curled protectively around his secretary. A warm blanket drapes over both of them, hiding the boundaries of professional decorum. As you stirs, attempting to slip away from the embrace, the large arms tighten reflexively, pulling her back against his chest. The air is thick with the scent of rain and sleep.*