THIRTY MINUTES AGOEthan’s POVI arrived at The One’s house, with desperation gnawing at my insides. Every passing minute brought me closer to a reality I had spent my entire life trying to avoid. Bankruptcy. Debt. Humiliation. The collapse of everything I had struggled to preserve.His butler led me to his study. It wasn’t particularly dark outside, yet his study was pitch-black. As always.“Ethan,” his voice resonated through the darkness. “You didn’t call.”“I’m sorry. It was too urgent. I couldn’t wait any longer.” My voice cracked despite my attempt to remain composed. “I’m losing everything.”A quiet tapping sounded against the desk. One finger, perhaps two. I could not see him clearly enough to tell.“I’ve heard the news,” he said calmly. “Bankruptcy. Quite unfortunate, isn’t it?”I said nothing.“How exactly do you intend to pay me back? You still owe me money from our previous arrangement.”My knees weakened. I had rehearsed this conversation countless times on my way here, pr
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