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In the opulent halls of the golden palace, Lennox strode into Leonardo's vacant chamber, his sharp gaze sweeping over the spacious, meticulously arranged room. The stillness felt strange, as if the absence of its former occupant had drained the space of its life and energy.
He paused at Leonardo's study, his fingers brushing the spines of the neatly ordered books, each one a reminder of the brother he had confined. Staring at the books reminded him of how much Leonardo loved researching things in his free time.
A heavy sense of guilt began to settle over him. He had imprisoned Leonardo out of anger, the betrayal clouding his judgment. He had been so consumed by the threat of Leonardo's interference in the wedding that it seemed like the only solution.
