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The drive back to Leander’s home felt almost surreal after the excitement of the yacht party. The laughter, the champagne, the endless conversations about business and life—it all seemed a world apart as the sleek car glided through the quiet streets of Etherium City.

Leander leaned back against the leather seat, watching the city lights flicker past. Benjamin sat beside him, quiet for once, while Wyatt was already half-asleep in the front seat, his sunglasses still perched on his nose despite the fact that it was well past midnight.

They pulled up to Leander’s mansion, its modern architecture illuminated by soft lights that made the place seem even more imposing. As they stepped out of the car, Leander spotted a familiar figure waiting on the front steps: his mother, Sophia.

She was dressed elegantly, as always, her silver hair swept back in a neat chignon. Despite the lateness of the hour, she looked poised and perfectly composed, standing with an air of quiet authority that had alw
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