"You signed it," Julian said, his voice a low, smooth baritone that vibrated in the small space between them. He didn’t lean back; he loomed, even while sitting. "From this moment forward, your time, your talent, and your choices belong to the firm. More specifically, they belong to me."
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The ink on the contract was still wet, a dark smear against the ivory paper that felt more like a death warrant than a career opportunity. Elena looked up from the mahogany desk to meet Julian Vane’s eyes. They were cold, the colour of a winter sea, and entirely devoid of apology. "You signed it," Julian said, his voice a