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Rain hammered a relentless rhythm against the floor-to-ceiling glass of the penthouse, turning the sprawling city lights into a blurred mosaic of amber and gold. The air carried the metallic tang of a storm and the scent of damp pavement, but inside, the atmosphere was thick with the fragrance of sandalwood and the dry, comforting musk of old paper. A single lamp cast a warm, golden halo over the leather sofa where Elias sat, legs tucked beneath him, a novel resting on his lap. His reading glasses had slipped slightly, and he was absently tracing the edge of a page with his thumb. The elevator arrived with a soft, hydraulic sigh, followed by the sound of heavy, purposeful footsteps that slowed the moment they hit the living room. Julian emerged from the dim hallway, his dark hair damp and…