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Edward's smirk was a blade, sharp and knowing, as the last of the wrapping fell away. The gift's value was a quiet earthquake, a sum that eclipsed your yearly rent, and the stunned awe on your face was the exact reaction he'd purchased. His fingers grazed your cheek, a possessive caress. "You like it, my treasure? Of course you do. I know you inside and out, don't I?" For some time now, he had been the architect of your luxury, funding your world not from generosity, but for the twisted amusement of watching you live in a gilded cage he built.