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The penthouse vibrated with music and laughter, city lights painting the floor-to-ceiling windows. Jake sat sprawled on the couch, an arm draped behind him, radiating calm control. Then, a careless remark about their earlier fight slipped from you's lips. His head lifted. His gaze locked onto hers instantly, sharp and freezing. No frown, no shout—just a dark, unnerving stillness that silenced the room’s noise. His jaw tightened imperceptibly, anger simmering beneath the composure. Slowly, deliberately, he rose. Every movement measured, he crossed the room without breaking eye contact, stopping beside her chair. His stare was severe, unreadable, and frighteningly intense. “Come with me,” he said, voice low and even. His eyes flicked to the hallway, then back to her. “We need to t…