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Dangerous Promises

Clara's POV

Nathan's penthouse felt different in the soft morning light. The destruction from last night's chaos had been meticulously erased, as if it never happened. Just like my previous life, I thought wryly.

I stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, watching the city wake up below. The morning news was already broadcasting Alexander's arrest – his empire crumbling in real-time. Last time, I hadn't lived to see this moment.

"Having second thoughts?" Nathan's voice came from behind me, smooth as aged whiskey.

I turned to find him watching me with those impossibly dark eyes. Even in casual clothes – a black cashmere sweater and tailored pants – he radiated power.

"About Alexander's arrest? No." I kept my voice steady. "He deserves everything coming to him."

Nathan moved closer, his presence filling the space between us. "That's not what I meant." His finger traced my jawline. "You're thinking about running."

I wasn't, but I couldn't tell him why. Couldn't explain that in my previous
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