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Rachel was pulled along by Linda, her head turning back frequently to glance at Ivan. Her gaze flitted between the two, filled with innocent confusion. "You two... huh? Are you having a fight?"

Bending slightly, Rachel tilted her head to look up at Linda's face.

To her surprise, Linda suddenly pulled her into a tight hug.

She didn't say anything-just held Rachel tightly, as if clinging to something irreplaceable.

Sensing Linda's unusual mood, Rachel returned the hug, gently patting her on the shoulder.

"It's okay. If you're fighting or not into him anymore, we can just move on and find someone else. It's

not a big deal."

Rachel's voice carried the crisp clarity of youth. At this point in her life, she was carefree-no arranged marriage, no failed relationship weighing her down.

They were both in their prime, and there was still time for everything.

Linda sniffled, then lifted her face into a radiant smile, her gaze burning with determination as she

looked at Rachel.

"Rachel, let's clear a game together!"

"Sure!" Rachel agreed enthusiastically, as she had always been Linda's first player.

What she didn't know was that the game Linda referred to wasn't just any game-it was life, a life pre-written by the plot.

And Linda, holding her record of failures, was inviting Rachel to join her in clearing it.

Clearing the way to freedom, to success, to a life unshackled by anyone's control.

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Decade of Friendship and Unbreakable Bond

Linda and Rachel's names dominated the top of trending searches. With their joint effort, the release date for The Gods was moved up by two years. They skyrocketed to fame, becoming celebrated figures both at home and abroad, icons of the tech

world.

Linda achieved her dream, Rachel broke free from her family's constraints, and Linda's grandmother, with timely treatment, regained her health. This time, Linda protected everything she cherished.

Everything, except-

Ivan.

He swiped his phone screen, opening Linda's solo interview video.

On the screen, Linda sat gracefully with her legs crossed, exuding composure and elegance. Every move spoke of her intellect and poise.

"The characters in The Gods often face a conflict between fate and personal will Taking Nezha as the main perspective highlights the determination to resist destiny and reshape oneself."

"I hope this game inspires people to confront life's challenges and hardships, to refuse to submit to fate, and to create the ending they desire..."

Ivan watched the woman on the screen, a faint smile unconsciously appearing on his face.

He lit a cigarette, biting it between his lips as he replayed the video over and over again.

Until the doorbell rang.

"Hey, boss! One fried chicken, extra chili and ketchup."

"Got it. Eight bucks."

Ivan responded, his thumb brushing over the screen as he turned off the video and tucked his phone into his pocket.

He deftly placed the chicken into the fryer, the steam fogging up his eyes.

In this new life, Linda had chosen the path she wanted.

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If fate could truly be rewritten, he wished for Linda's happiness-even if that happiness no longer included him.

Living out his days with only memories, perhaps, was both his punishment and his redemption.

The fried chicken was ready-no chili, no ketchup.

"Hey, boss? Where's the chili and ketchup?"

Ivan gave a self-deprecating smile.

"Sorry, forgot to add them."

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