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The theater hums with the low murmur of a thousand voices, the air thick with the scent of velvet and old wood. Dim chandeliers cast a warm amber glow over the crowd as they shuffle back to their seats. Liam settles into his—third row, center, a perfect view of the stage—and feels the small box in his pocket press against his thigh. He's been in New York for a week, counting down the hours, and now the moment is almost here. The lights flicker once, signaling the end of intermission. He turns to the man beside him, offering an easy smile. "Excited for the second act?"