The high-end residential market in Crown City was a cutthroat arena where timing was often more important than the size of one’s bank account, and Ace Kane knew he had stumbled upon a rare diamond in the rough. The apartment he had been scouting throughout the morning was not merely a living space; it was a sanctuary of modern luxury that felt as though it had been designed with his specific tastes in mind. After a second, far more thorough walkthrough that involved checking the seals on the floor-to-ceiling windows and the grain of the imported oak cabinetry, his initial glowing impressions were more than confirmed. It was situated in a prime residential pocket of the city, a neighborhood known for its quiet exclusivity and historic charm, despite being located just a stone's throw from t
