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    When Elena answered, Devonte’s voice, filled with urgency, rushed through the line. “Elena, I’m in serious trouble! Without your help, I’m done for, and ourpany could fall apart!”


    Elena held the phone slightly away, letting him vent, before asking coolly, “What’s the matter?”


    Devonte exined, “It seems like we’re being targeted. Neither the promotional nor the release approvals for A Dream Within a Dream have been granted. Our movie’s release is in jeopardy.”


    Elena’s face tightened. “How long has this been going on?”


    “Started about half a month ago.” Devonte’s tone grew serious. “I’ve reached out to the authorities several times, but nothing hase of it. During myst visit, I overheard that we’ve offended someone with enough power to sway government actions against us.”


    Elena paused for a moment, quickly identifying the most likely culprit. Devonte was usually a clever businessman, skilled at maintaining friendly rtions and steering clear of conflicts. The real target must be her.


    Elena replied with a cold,posed tone, “This is after me. I’ll handle it.”


    Elena descended the staircase and spotted Louis engrossed in a video game. Since the film production had concluded, Louis had beening home more often.


    When Louis noticed her approach, he enthusiastically waved and called out, “Elena,e join me. This game is a real challenge to master.”


    Elena observed that he appearedpletely normal, likely oblivious to the fact that their film A Dream Within a Dream was stalled indefinitely.


    She settled next to him on the couch, and Louis handed her a spare game controller.


    It was her first encounter with this genre of game, and her character met an untimely demise twice almost immediately.


    With a chuckle, Louisforted her. “Don’t worry about it. This game is notorious for its difficulty. I’ve died a dozen times myself before I started to figure it out.”


    Despite her initial setbacks, Elena showed neither disappointment nor frustration. She rapidly adapted to the game’s mechanics, and by her third attempt, she was navigating through the challenges with a deft touch, even surpassing Louis and finishing the level with ease.


    Louis,pletely taken aback, stared at her with a mix of astonishment and admiration. “Have you really never yed this before?” he questioned, his voice tinged with disbelief. How could someone master it so quickly?


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    Elena set the controller aside, her voice nonchnt. “Yep. It’s a little tougher than I expected.” She had stumbled twice before figuring it out like a pro. Her words flowed with an easy confidence, leaving Louis utterly dumbfounded. This was one of the hardest games currently on the market, with fewer than a hundred people globally having conquered it. Yet here was Elena, breezing through it in mere minutes. It was nothing short of miraculous!


    Louis’ eyes lit up with admiration. “Elena, you’re a gaming prodigy. Next time I’m stumped by a game, I’m calling you in for backup.”


    Elena smiled, entertained by the notion. Louis was always buoyant and exuberant, eagerly pulling her into new gaming adventures. Being around him had a different vibe than being with Jeffry or Ellis. With Louis, it felt they were more like good pals than siblings.


    Noticing her preparing to leave, Louis inquired, “Heading out? Need a lift?”


    Elena shook her head. “I’ve got ns with an old friend. I’ll take my car.”


    Louis gave an understanding nod. “Okay, stay safe out there and don’t speed!”


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