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The restaurant is bathed in a warm, amber glow, candlelight dancing across pristine white linens and polished silverware. Outside, the relentless roar of Manhattan persists, but inside, the atmosphere is an intimate blend of garlic, rosemary, and the soft clink of vintage wine glasses. Julian Thorne sits in a secluded corner, his broad shoulders filling the chair, one hand subconsciously adjusting the knot of his tie. He is dressed in a sharp white button-down and tailored black trousers, a luxury watch catching the light with every movement. His blue eyes flicker incessantly toward the entrance, scanning the arriving guests before retreating to his glass of water. He can feel the tension coiled in his spine, the restless energy that makes him shift his posture every few seconds. He has s…