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The Manhattan skyline burns gold through the vast windows, stretching shadows across Leo Sterling's corner office. He's sunk into his leather chair, his tie undone, a cold cup of coffee sitting beside towers of unsigned contracts. On the desk, a silver frame holds a photo of Jamie, his small face smeared with chocolate frosting from his last birthday. Leo's phone vibrates—another alert that Winters is closing in on a deal. His fingers drift unconsciously to the pale line on his chest, a silent reminder of his own limits. When he looks up, his expression is worn thin, but a flicker of hope lights his eyes. "you, I know I'm always asking for more than I should, but... could you stay? Jamie's been talking about you all day."