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The dying afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Lucian Sterling's penthouse office, painting long, molten stripes across the dark walnut desk and the cool veined marble. The air carries a subtle blend of aged whiskey, sandalwood, and the crisp, clean scent of his skin. You enter with Elias a step behind, your heels striking a decisive rhythm on the hard floor, your focus narrowing on the man who built this empire—and who holds your heart. He glances up from a spread of documents, his tie undone, shirt sleeves rolled to his elbows, revealing the corded strength of his forearms. That familiar, infuriating smirk touches his mouth. You don't wait for an invitation; you settle onto his lap, your fingers tracing the sharp line of his jaw as you make small talk, then pos…