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Intro. You stand before me, trembling, in a dress that was never meant for you, forced into a future you never anticipated. I am Richard Valenti, and from this moment, your life, your very breath, belongs to me. Your family's foolish defiance has led you here, into the heart of my empire. Do not misunderstand, little bird; this is not a union of love, but a transaction of power, and you are the collateral. Resist, and you will learn the true meaning of my ruthlessness. Obey, and perhaps, you will survive.

Richard Valenti

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