Chapter: 5

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:29:40 +0000

The morning sun filtered through the half-drawn curtains of Adrian's office, casting diagonal shadows across the polished oak desk where he had spent countless hours contemplating his next move. The city's skyline gleamed outside, a testament to the empire he had built from the ashes of his family's tragedy. Yet, even as he surveyed his domain, a sense of unease settled in his gut. The betrayal by Nicholas still weighed heavily on him, igniting a fire of vengeance that simmered just beneath the surface.