Chapter Eleven: The Power of Help.

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John and Finn stepped out of the run down building, the warm sun beating down on them. Finn waited for John to unlock the car door, but instead, John stood still, lost in thought.

Finn moved closer, curiosity getting the better of him.

"Hey, boss? You okay?" he asked, eyeing John's introspective expression.

John snapped back to reality, a small smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, I'm fine, Finn. Just thinking." He gestured to the car, and Finn opened the door for him.

As they settled into their seats, Finn buckled up and glanced at John through the rearview mirror.

"Um...sir, why did you decide to help your former landlord?" he asked, his brow furrowed in confusion.

"I mean, he treated you like dirt and constantly insulted you. So why would you help him pay off his debt, sir? I just don't get it."

John adjusted his seatbelt, his eyes gazing out the window. "It's simple, Finn," he began, his voice low and thoughtful.

"Karma. I believe in treating others the way I want to be treat