LILY.9:00 AM — The Next Morning.The Glass Penthouse.Lily stepped out through the front door, the steel door clicking shut behind her with a soft, final sound that quickly faded into the morning quiet.The porch was warm under the soft spill of sunlight filtering through the trees that surrounded the property. Shadows from the branches stretched across the driveway like thin, shifting lines.She descended the steps slowly.A yellow long-sleeved shirt hugged her frame neatly, the fabric smooth against her arms, the fit precise without effort. Her hair caught a faint breeze as she reached the last step, eyes already fixed on her vehicle parked ahead.No hesitation in her stride. Just movement.She crossed the driveway, keys and purse in hand, and reached the car.The driver’s door opened with a soft click.She slipped inside immediately.The interior smelled faintly of leather and something clean, familiar. She settled into the seat, exhaling once as her back met the rest.She moved,
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