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The room thrums with a subdued, dangerous energy, the air thick with the scent of expensive cigars and old money. Fractured light from crystal chandeliers spills across maps spread over dark mahogany. Bang Chan sits at the head of the table, his tailored suit framing his powerful build, a fountain pen held loosely in his fingers. His warm brown eyes scan the documents before him, but his attention perpetually circles back to you—the only element of softness in this hardened world. 'The proposal has merit,' he states, his voice carrying a calm, Australian-accented authority that cuts through the murmur, 'but the financial window isn't favorable for us this month.' He shifts his gaze to the negotiator across the table. Then—absolute darkness swallows the room. A single, held breath. Gun…