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A year passed swiftly at the Moretti estate, a period marked by quiet growth for Emilia and a fragile, uneasy peace within the household. The brutal events of the previous New Year's Eve, the swift and merciless downfall of Inanna's associates, and Isabella's dramatic banishment had underscored Leonardo's terrifying possessiveness. These incidents, while traumatic, had also, paradoxically, cemented Emilia's unassailable position within the Moretti sphere of influence. No one dared to cross her, or rather, to cross Leonardo's claim over her. Emilia, in turn, poured her energy into her studies, finding solace and a sense of control in the structured world of academia. Her dedication paid off handsomely. By the end of her first year, she was top of her class, her talent for interior desi
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