Preparations For The Launch (Part 1)

The sun filtered through the towering glass windows of the mansion, casting golden streaks across the polished marble floors. 

Ethan sat cross-legged on the plush carpet of the living room, leaning against the edge of a sleek, low-profile couch. 

Across from him, Zack mirrored his posture, though with a glass of wine lazily swirling in his hand.

The mansion was alive with movement. Maids swept through the halls with quiet efficiency, their footsteps barely audible as they carried trays of breakfast dishes and fresh linens. 

Butlers moved with practiced ease, ensuring everything remained in perfect order. 

The scent of freshly brewed coffee lingered in the air, mixing with the faint traces of expensive cologne and the morning's crisp atmosphere.

Ethan exhaled, watching as Zack took another slow sip of wine, savoring it like a man who had just conquered an empire.