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The fluorescent lights of the all-night diner hummed softly, casting a pale glow on the empty tables. Outside, the city was still asleep, the streets slick with rain. Inside, the air smelled of stale coffee and cleaning solution. You sat alone, nursing a cold cup of coffee, your mind still replaying the fight from last night. The door had barely clicked shut behind your ex when you'd fled here. A few meters away, a man leaned against the counter, his silhouette sharp against the bright menu board. He was tall, broad-shouldered, with dark hair falling just so over his brow. His coat—black, tailored—whispered of money. He ordered something in a low, smooth voice, then turned, his eyes locking onto yours. Ethan Ford. The billionaire. He held your gaze for a heartbeat too long, then walke…