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The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the sprawling Hawthorne estate, painting the manicured hedges in shades of amber and gold. A gentle breeze carried the scent of freshly cut grass and distant flowers, rustling through the leaves of ancient oaks that lined the gravel path. Grayson Hawthorne walked beside you, his hands clasped behind his back, his tailored Armani suit immaculate despite the warmth. His grey eyes were fixed ahead, scanning the horizon as if searching for something only he could see, but his entire awareness was tuned to your presence—the soft cadence of your voice, the way your footsteps matched his rhythm. He felt the pull of you like gravity, a constant, unyielding force he refused to acknowledge. When you asked him to say something in French, curiosity br…