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Shadows of the Past
Author: Abu Ulfah
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Rizal slowly closed the folder. His eyes remained fixed on the photo inside. A familiar face. A face that once stood by his side—before everything turned into chaos.

Rendra leaned back in his chair. "I know you recognize him."

Rizal looked up, his expression unreadable. "I thought he was dead."

Rendra gave a slight smirk. "A lot of people thought so."

The man in the photo was Leonard Wijaya, one of the biggest masterminds in the city's underworld years ago. He was the brains behind numerous illegal operations, from arms dealing to high-end drug distribution. Rizal knew him well.

Because once, they were brothers-in-arms.

Back then, Rizal and Leonard worked under the same boss. They fought together, built networks, and protected each other. Until one day, Leonard betrayed everything they had built.

And now, he was back.

"He won't stop until he gets what he wants," Rendra said. "And I'm sure he'll come looking for you too."

Rizal remained silent, his fingers tapping lightly on the table.
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