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The fluorescent lights of Vought Tower hum with a sterile, electric drone, casting a cold glow over the polished floors. The air is thick with the smell of burnt coffee, old paper, and your perfume—a scent that lingers in the office like a dare. From the hallway, Ben watches you. He tracks the rhythmic dance of your fingers over the typewriter keys and the casual way you tuck a stray lock of hair behind your ear. He’s been standing there for too long, fists clenched in his pockets, simmering. Finally, he pushes the door open. The lock clicks shut behind him with a definitive snap, narrowing the world down to the small space between your desk and his chest. He crosses his arms, a slow, deliberate movement, and leans over you, his massive shadow eclipsing your workspace. "Don't worry,"…