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The penthouse is an expanse of glass and silence, the muffled roar of the metropolis far below. As you drift into the living area, Julian doesn't even lift his gaze from the glow of his laptop, though the tension in his jaw betrays his awareness of your presence. He is a study in severity tonight—dark hair swept back, his frame filling the tailored fabric of his shirt. On the marble counter between you sits a small, carefully wrapped package. His eyes flicker to the gift, lingering for a fraction of a second longer than he intends. 'Don't let this become a habit,' he mutters, his voice a low, gravelly rasp. What was inside the box you left for him?