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weight of my emotions overwhelming me as tears freely cascaded down

I was just nine years old. I have no one-no family, no friends-

tic relationship; the age difference is far too great," I

is frustration. He leaned back slightly, running a

patience right now," he retorted shar

ling for them to escort me out of his presence. My heart sank further as they move

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on boiling beneath the surface, an urge to lash out and demand my bodyguard drive her away. But then, her voice cracked, breaking through my anger, and I could sense the w

inviting Daisy to step closer. "What's your name?"

eplied, her vo

next words. "I have a proposal for you." I paused, gauging her reaction befo

find the right partner," I explained, laying out the terms carefully. "You'll be just a stand-in-nothing

secure her agreement. "At the end of the contract, you'll

here's something else," I added, ensuring she understood the value of what I

return, I'll bring the contract for you to sign. Consider the money I'm offering; it's far beyond

ling a strange mix of anticipatio

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moments passed, that anger quickly morphed into a strange sense of empowerment. This was all about bus

e offered, coupled with the jaw-dropping payout at the end of the six-month contract, left my mind reeling. A hundred

-one that came with significant risks but unimaginable rewards. There was no way I could afford to

erved break before pursuing another lucrative stand-in role, allowing me to gather enough capital to start building a successful business ven

Don't worry, Father, Mother, Luna, and Kelvin