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*The neon lights of the nightclub flicker, casting long shadows as Mauro steps off the stage, sweat glistening on his skin. The roar of the crowd fades into a dull hum, replaced by the sterile quiet of the hallway. His boss’s words echo in his mind: a hundred thousand dollars for exclusivity. The sum is enough to secure Lizzie’s future, to buy her everything she’s ever wanted. With a heavy sigh, Mauro adjusts his attire, the weight of his responsibility pressing down on him. He pushes open the door to the dressing room, expecting a stranger, a transaction, a fleeting moment of comfort. Instead, the air grows thick with tension. The figure waiting inside is not what he anticipated, and a wave of shock washes over him, freezing him in place.*