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People watching this are literally beaenerous old man

“And Jocelyn, you’ll always be taken care of, dear,” I say, turning to her and giving herat ood liar I can’t i “I want you to be comfortable, so you’ll always have a monthly allowance of money to keep you in the lifestyle you’re accustomed to”

That last one is going to hurt I can tell and it’s the only one I feel regret for That’s at least several hundred thousand a month But the moment I make those prootten everything he’s wanted

“New York, I pledge to always be open and honest with you, and if you still want o vote in two days!”

The crowd cheers IThis electionbecause of this little stunt And my concessions to Lance and Jocelyn – I think that’s what swayed the voters

I turn towards the two of them on the podium and approach them

“Are we good?” I ask No microphone can hear us

“I never want to see you again,” Jocelyn says with a smile

“Just take the money and you’ll never have to,” I say back

“Don’t interfere in our lives, or I will fucking hunt you down,” Lance says, beaood cheer

“I proed down by these two I have my Kenneth “Feel free to take the jet whenever”

“We’ll be leaving tonight,” Lance says and hugs me

Jocelyn tries a smile, but she can’t do it That’s fine I turn to the croith Lance and we both put an arm over each other’s shoulder and wave

The crowd gives us adulation to an extent I had never felt before

Maybe I underestimated Lance