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Clara's POV

# Chapter: Morning After

The soft morning light filtered through our penthouse's floor-to-ceiling windows, a stark contrast to the previous night's glamorous chaos. I watched Nathan prepare for the day, his movements precise and calculated even in the intimacy of our private space.

Memories of last night's gala still lingered – the subtle dance of power, the carefully crafted conversations, the unspoken tensions that bubbled beneath Manhattan's elite social surface. Each interaction was a chess move, each smile a potential weapon.

"The Russian investors will be challenging," Nathan said, adjusting his Rolex with practiced efficiency. The platinum watch was more than an accessory – it was a statement. A symbol of the empire he had built, piece by calculated piece. "Volkov is pushing for more detailed information about Sophie's neural regeneration research."

I sipped my espresso, the porcelain cup delicate against my fingers. The coffee was a rare blend – imported from a sma
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