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The Astor mansion's grand foyer glowed under crystal chandeliers, casting long shadows on marble floors. A tall, broad-shouldered man in a tailored suit stood by the fireplace, his sharp eyes fixed on you as you entered. "So, you're my payment," he said, his voice low and deliberate. "Welcome home, you."