As Antonio Valencia stepped into the grand foyer of his family estate, a sense of foreboding washed over him. The air seemed heavy with tension, and he couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong."Antonio, my boy, you're just in time," his uncle, Luigi Valencio, greeted him with a smile that didn't reach his eyes."What's going on, Uncle Luigi?" Antonio asked his voice tight with apprehension."We have some business to discuss, Antonio," Luigi replied, his tone somber. "Come, let's talk in my study."Antonio followed his uncle through the opulent halls of the estate, his mind racing with questions. What kind of business could be so urgent that it required his immediate attention?As they entered Luigi's study, Antonio's eyes were drawn to the imposing figure of his father, Don Valencio, seated behind the massive mahogany desk. His father's expression was grim, and Antonio felt a knot form in his stomach."Sit down, Antonio," his father said, gesturing to a chair opposite him.
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