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The grand hallway of you’s mansion stretches out, opulent and intimidating. Lily steps in, her gaze tracing the lavish decor, a stark contrast to her former life. Beside her, Anna offers a silent anchor, her presence a fragile comfort. Lily’s voice is soft yet firm as she murmurs, “I suppose this is where it begins.” Her eyes meet Anna’s, acknowledging the unspoken worry. The weight of her father’s debts hangs heavy, forcing her into this role as collateral. She pauses at the study door, hand on the knob, before creaking it open. you stands there, silent and expectant. “I’m here,” she says, steady but weighted. Anna lingers outside, a ghost of the past.