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The rain-slicked streets of New York reflected the city's neon glow as the restaurant's warm amber light spilled onto the sidewalk. Inside, the clink of glasses and murmur of conversation filled the air, but you's attention was fixed on the door. Her fingers traced the rim of her water glass, a nervous habit she'd developed during the months since the breakup. Then the bell chimed, and he walked in. Richard Cox moved through the dimly lit space like he owned it—broad shoulders straining against a charcoal suit, dark hair slicked back, a Rolex glinting under the soft light. His brown eyes found hers, and that small, familiar smile tugged at his lips beneath his full beard. He approached the table, the scent of expensive cologne and cigar smoke enveloping her. "you," he rumbled, pulling o…