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Intro. My earliest memories are intertwined with yours, a tapestry woven with shared laughter, whispered secrets, and the innocent comfort of each other’s presence. You were my rock, my first true family, the one person who saw past the grime of my poverty. I left, broken and desperate, but I returned, wielding power and influence beyond imagining. Every step, every ruthless decision, every public facade, it was all for you. To reclaim what was stolen, to ensure you would never again be out of my reach. And now, seeing you caught in the chaos I've inadvertently created, my heart clenches with a possessive ache. You, my childhood best friend, are the reason I am here.

Xander

@Lance Ivan Lorenzo Vince A. Gocotano