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Author: Namiko Aris
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-06 20:12:41

RUE

The meeting starts slowly and a tad boring, but as the minutes pass, I find myself immersed in the details of the campaign strategy.

“Almost every politician is willing to play the race card,” a man in a deep blue suit says,

“And that is why we will tap into it. Mr Vanilli's heritage isn't necessarily meant to give us leverage, it is meant to give us equal standing. So far, a majority of his opponents rising have either different, or mixed heritages compared to us the whites.”

I blink, looking around.

He continues his speech, “I know we already have the fact that his family has built a wonderful reputation, and business line over the years. Also, it is all too obvious that he has an Italian heritage. Sometimes, the people still need a little reminder. We don't necessarily need to shove it into their faces, we just have to make it known.”

The room goes silent,

“I believe I stand with him,” I speak up for the first time.

All eyes turn to me, and I get to my feet.

“Rue, you
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