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Jake’s hurried decision to take the stairs led to a collapse, shortly after receiving a cryptic card insisting he should take the elevator instead. The ensuing confusion brought him to the hospital, where doctors delivered harrowing news: he had a rare and deadly illness, with only days to live. Presented with a grim ultimatum from two men willing to save him for a price—his money and complete obedience—Jake chose skepticism over despair, leading him back into the chaotic fray of his life.