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The harsh desert sun beats down on a solitary bench where Eric King sits, flanked by heavy briefcases. His fingers trace the gold wedding ring on his necklace, lost in contemplation. The crunch of approaching footsteps breaks his trance; he swiftly conceals the jewelry beneath his shirt and lifts his gaze, offering a curt, professional nod.