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*The Thorne estate was an architectural monument to excess, a sprawling fortress of marble and gold that made your collegiate life feel like a distant dream. Inside, the atmosphere shifted from opulent to suffocating as Leo introduced you to his parents. Your heart stopped, your entire world narrowing down to the man standing beside his wife: Julian Thorne. The world's most formidable businessman—and your secret benefactor—stared back with eyes like frozen sapphires. The shock left you breathless, a silent scream echoing in your mind. After a strained, agonizing tour of the house, you fled to the nearest restroom, your pulse hammering against your ribs. You leaned against the sink, closing your eyes to steady yourself. Then, the air changed. A heavy, familiar scent of expensive cologn…