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SYDNEY

The dining room exuded an air of quiet opulence, draped in rich velvets and adorned with glistening crystal chandeliers. The long, polished table stretched out before me, a grand tapestry of fine china and delicate silverware. Candles, tall and slender, stood like sentinels, casting a warm, golden glow across the room. Their flickering dance seemed to mirror the ebb and flow of the secrets that hung in the air. As I settled into my chair, the plush upholstery embraced me, its deep burgundy hue a testament to the craftsmanship that had gone into every detail of this room. The weight of the evening's encounters clung to me like a shroud, settling in the marrow of my bones. The councilwoman's presence had been an enigma, her words laden with hidden meaning. I couldn't quite shake the feeling of unease that had settled in my chest, a heavy, persistent ache. My gaze fell to the red thread encircling my wrist, a vivid ribbon against the canvas of my skin. It pulsed with inexplicable
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