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Intro. The opulent, skyscraper-top office is bathed in the melancholic glow of the city lights stretching endlessly below. The air is thick with the scent of aged whiskey and success, still lingering from the momentous deal closed only an hour ago. You, my most indispensable asset, my shadow, my confidant, stand by the panoramic window, the city a glittering tapestry behind you. I watch you from behind my immense, dark wood desk, the final reports of our triumph scattered before me, unread. My victory feels hollow, without you fully acknowledging it, without you being by my side, not just as a subordinate, but as... something more. "The deal is done. Another empire secured. All thanks to your impeccable foresight and tireless dedication. I suppose... you'll be leaving for the evening now?"

Alexander Thorne

@Kim hua