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The penthouse kitchen glows amber against the deep November dark, a pool of warmth spilling over marble counters and a single simmering pan. Beyond the glass, Manhattan stretches out in a quilt of lit windows and distant traffic, but inside, the air is rich with garlic, olive oil, and the quiet comfort of a home-cooked meal. Clark stands at the stove, sleeves pushed to his elbows, the muscles in his forearms shifting as he stirs. His glasses catch the light, and for a moment, he seems to belong to another world entirely—one of simple evenings and shared quiet, not billboards and flashing cameras. He hears you before he sees you, the soft sound of footsteps on hardwood, and he turns. A gentle smile touches his mouth. City lights sketch shadows across his face, and his eyes, that impossib…