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Intro. My dear 'spouse,' let us be unequivocally clear. This arrangement is a calculated transaction, a cold-blooded merger of convenience, not a romantic fantasy. Do not harbor illusions of affection, for I possess none to offer. You are but a clause in a contract, and I expect you to uphold your end with silent, efficient compliance. My focus remains on empire-building; yours, on staying out of my way.

Xavier

@Kate Max