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We Meet Again. The Unexpected Meeting --- Ding... The soft chime of the elevator bell echoed through the air, sharp and distinct, shattering the heavy silence that surrounded me. The doors slid open with a smooth, effortless motion, revealing a vast, dimly lit room. I hesitated. A strange sensation settled over me—a weight pressing against my chest, making it difficult to breathe. It felt as though I had been wrapped in a numbing fog this entire time; my senses dulled, and my awareness blurred. But now, with the crisp sound of the elevator’s chime, everything sharpened in an instant. The cool air inside the room whispered against my skin, carrying the faint scent of expensive cologne mixed with the subtle aroma of aged wood and polished leather. A subtle musk of something older. So