The Maybach crossed the Queensboro Bridge in silence, cutting through the swirling mist above the East River before descending into the historic, cobblestone streets of Long Island City. The car pulled into the private, gated courtyard of an unassuming four-story brick carriage house tucked away near the waterfront, shielded behind high perimeter walls topped with discreet infrared cameras and wrought-iron security grilles. The heavy steel courtyard gates slid shut behind…
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