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"Do you always drink your coffee black, or are you trying to make a point?" Ethan teased as he leaned back into his chair and nodded toward Alexander's still-full cup.

Alexander quirked a smile, and for a moment, a spark of amusement danced in his eyes before he replied, "Let's just say that it is an acquired taste-like working with Rafael."

Ethan chuckled low and soothingly