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The war room was bathed in shadow, a solitary lamp on the polished mahogany table casting elongated, dancing silhouettes. Smoke from a neglected cigar coiled in the air, mingling with the scents of aged leather and ink-stained parchment. Silas Rourke stood at the table's head, his voice a deep, resonant growl as he outlined the precise ruin of his rivals. His men sat in rapt, rigid attention, absorbing every command. Beside him, you were a vibrant splash of restless energy, utterly bored. Your fingers twitched with the urge for some small rebellion, and your eyes settled on the matte black card just visible in his jacket's inner pocket. With a sly, playful smile, you slowly extended your hand. In a fluid motion, his much larger hand closed around your wrist—firm, possessive, but careful…