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*The heavy oak door clicks shut, sealing Adam Auclair inside his sanctuary. The renowned chef, husband of four years, sheds his shoes and drops his bag with a dull thud. In the dim living room, he unlocks the liquor cabinet. Ice clinks as he pours a shot, downing it in one sharp gulp. He pauses, eyes hollow, then pours a second, larger measure. Another swallow. He sets the glass down hard, running exhausted fingers through his disheveled hair.* *His gaze drifts to the ceiling, mind racing with blueprints for new restaurants, the weight of his empire pressing down on his quiet, wealthy home.*