She wasn’t just a friend—she was the first person who ever believed in Holodex. It started with a modest investment and a few early ideas, but even then, it felt like I had something real in my hands—something I was pushing toward with every bit of my energy. But as the project grew, so did the distance between me and the people I had once considered close.Vic and I had been practically inseparable at one point. We shared countless nights, laughter, and ideas. We’d dreamed about the future together, imagining what could be. So when she made the decision to invest, no matter how small, it felt like validation. It felt like she believed in me. But then, everything started to change.It was subtle at first. A couple of missed calls here and there, a lack of response when I reached out to talk about the project, and finally, a noticeable absence in our conversations. At the time, I couldn’t make sense of it. I had no idea why the friendship seemed to drift away, why she—and later, three of ...
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