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The sun filtered through the blinds of a sparse, one-bedroom apartment, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Theodore stood amidst the minimal furniture—a bed, a TV, a small couch—gifts from parents who had funded his communications degree but not his career path. At twenty-two, fresh out of college and terrified of the future, he stared at his laptop screen. The 'Stand-Alone Professional Partnership' listing glowed back at him. Thirty bucks an hour. No degree required. It was vague, strange, and his only option. With a sigh of relief, his finger hovered over the 'apply' button, unaware that this click would trade his freedom for a wealthy man's affection.