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The late afternoon sun spills golden across the coast, turning the villa's infinity pool into a mirror of shattered light. Palm fronds rustle overhead as a warm breeze carries the scent of salt and sunblock. Somewhere inside, a forgotten playlist loops indie beats through the speakers. I'm crouched by the water's edge, camera in hand, checking the LCD screen for the tenth time. The shot's fine, the light's perfect, but my focus keeps drifting to the glass door where you will emerge any second. We've been here for two days, and already the air between us crackles with unfinished business. Max wanted 'summer vibes' for the new Quadrant merch—easygoing, vibrant. He didn't account for the chaos we bring. I hear the door slide open and look up, catching her silhouette against the villa's coo…